EU är en viktig aktör på den globala arenan. EU – genom EU-institutionerna och enskilda medlemsstater – står för 52,5 procent av världens offentliga utvecklingsbistånd, vilket gör EU till världens största biståndsgivare. Unionens och dess medlemsstaters politik påverkar därför på djupet möjligheterna till en hållbar global utveckling och människors möjligheter att få sina rättigheter respekterade. I tre digitala frukostträffar tar vi tempen på EU som global aktör. Vilken roll spelar EU för lokala samhällen utanför unionen? Hur påverkas människor av EU:s politik?
Seminar 3: Development cooperation with the EU – a civil society perspective from Sri Lanka
Date and time: 2 June, 8:30 – 9:30
Speaker: Dilshan Hettiarachchi, director, Diakonia country office, Sri Lanka
This seminar will be held in English. There will be opportunities to ask questions to the speaker.
Non-profit organizations in Sri Lanka like Diakonia encounter various obstacles as they operate in a highly unstable environment with the current economic crisis and diminishing international aid. To address the growing needs, Diakonia’s Sri Lanka office has initiated a collaboration with the EU, in a project aiming to empower activists to leverage digital space. While working with a new donor brings exciting opportunities, it also necessitates adapting to a more structured approach, potentially reducing flexibility.
Join us as we delve into the complexities of EU financed development cooperation and its impact on civil society within the local context. Gain valuable insights from the civil society perspective and engage in meaningful discussions regarding potential areas for improvement.
This event is implemented with the financial support of the European Union and Sida. Its contents are the sole responsibility of CONCORD Sweden and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or Sida