The plenary session of the Council, chaired by the State Secretary for International Cooperation, Eva Granados Galiano, endorsed through its declaration “its commitment to maintaining and increasing investment in international cooperation and humanitarian action, upholding multilateral agreements, and supporting initiatives that promote inclusion, equity, and diversity”.
Effective response
It also emphasised that respecting international cooperation agreements significantly improves the living conditions of vulnerable populations, contributes to global stability, and supports peacebuilding efforts, enabling the international community to jointly address critical challenges such as food security, access to energy, human mobility, the climate crisis, threats to global health, universal education, gender equality, and the protection of human rights.
In this regard, in light of the reduction in Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding by some countries and their withdrawal from international organisations, the Council has emphasised the need to assess the impact of these actions on international cooperation, humanitarian aid, global stability, and peace, in order to determine the most effective response from Spanish Cooperation.
Pivotal meeting in Seville
The Fourth United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development, which will be held in Seville from 30 June to 3 July, comes at a crucial moment for cooperation and multilateralism. Spain is working to achieve participation at the highest level to reach an ambitious yet realistic agreement that ensures financing for the sustainable development of those who need it the most.
In this context, the Cooperation Council has highlighted the commitment established in Law 1/2023 on Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Global Solidarity, which aims to reach 0.7% of Gross National Income for ODA by 2030, with at least 10% allocated to humanitarian efforts.
Finally, it is considered more necessary than ever for Spain and the European Union to continue strengthening their leadership and commitment to multilateralism, solidarity, and human rights as essential foundations for inclusive and sustainable development, thus ensuring that no one is left behind.
The Development Cooperation Council
This is the advisory body of the General State Administration and a platform for participation in the definition of international development cooperation policy. The Development Cooperation Council includes not only the Administration but also social stakeholders, experts, specialised non-governmental organisations, and private institutions and organisations involved in the field of development aid.
The Council is affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation through the State Secretary for International Cooperation.
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