Current consultations
European Commission consultation on Social Protection
IDC inquiry into tax in developing countries
International development policy issues
European Commission consultation on Social Protection
The European Commission is drafting a Communication on 'Social Protection in European Union Development Cooperation' to be adopted in 2012 as a follow up to the Agenda for Change. The EC welcomes contributions from citizens, public authorities and stakeholders in Europe and third countries to hear their views on EU strategy and options for supporting social protection in its development cooperation.
The consultation runs until 24 February. Check the official website for further information.
New IDC inquiry on Zambia
In addition to using Zambia as a case study in its inquiry into tax in developing countries, the International Development Committee (IDC) has announced that it will also look at DFID’s programme in Zambia.
The IDC invites submissions on DFID’s programme in Zambia, including assessments of DFID’s priorities and how progress towards the MDGs can be ensured.
The deadline for submitting written evidence is Thursday, 23 February 2012. More information is available on IDC's Zambia consultation page.
IDC inquiry into tax in developing countries
The International Development Committee is to begin an inquiry into tax in developing countries. The Committee will use Zambia as a case study due to its aid dependence, high poverty levels and the large mining sector. The Department for International Development (DFID) is spending £59 million in the country each year until 2015.
Key issues for the inquiry include:
- how DFID can better support developing countries to improve revenue collection
- how DFID can support developing countries to use the revenue base responsibly in order to improve service delivery and development outcomes
- tax evasion and avoidance in developing countries by private individuals and companies
- how effective international efforts to promote tax disclosure and transparency are likely to be
- capital flight and its implications for developing countries
The deadline for submitting written evidence is Monday 6 February 2012.
New IDC inquiry into the Development Situation in Malawi
The International Development Committee has launched a new inquiry into the development situation in Malawi. The deadline for submitting written evidence is Monday 20 February 2012 and the Committee invites submissions on:
- How the UK can best help to improve opportunities for economic growth, job creation and meeting the Millennium Development Goal targets in Malawi
- The role of DFID in protecting civil liberties including freedom of expression and access to justice
- The conditions under which the UK should continue to provide development assistance to Malawi
Please visit the official website for further information.
ICAI welcomes input into forthcoming studies on Afghanistan and Budget Support Operations
Terms of reference for ICAI studies will be published on the Commission’s website, so that interested parties can inform ICAI final reports and recommendations.
Organisations can now send written submissions to forthcoming reports on DFID’s Programme Controls and Assurance in Afghanistan and Management of DFID’s Budget Support Operations. Terms of reference for reports in process can be found on ICAI’s website.
Contact
For more information on consultation processes that Bond is engaged with and how to get involved, please get in touch with the Bond Advocacy Team.
