SYSTEMIC CHANGE
The crises that we face in our areas of work are not isolated. They are connected by root systems of injustice, such as patriarchy, colonialism, and the logic of market growth. The concentration of power has allowed the unsustainable and unjust exploitation of people and our common home. The exclusion of communities from decision making processes has ignored viable alternatives.
CIDSE has been in a several year process of reflection, consultation and envisioning on a systemic change that would address structural injustices. We no longer elaborate policy proposals in silos, but through interdisciplinary discussions to find coherent solutions. We are counteracting power imbalances in the development sector by sharing the voices of the most affected, accompanying social movements, and supporting the representation of the perspectives of our partners and allies in international policy negotiation. This is a new and ongoing process to try to truly live our values in the way we work, and to effect transformational change.

Nicky Broeckhoven
broeckhoven(at)cidse.org
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Publications
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European Commission Omnibus Law Proposal
January 14, 2025Omnibus proposal will create costly confusion and lower protection for people and the planet Joint Civil society statement, 14 January […]
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News from CIDSE – Nov/Dec 2024
December 17, 2024Read the latest issue of our newsletter for a review of our activities from November to December and find out […]
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CIDSE @ the 10th Session of the UN Binding Treaty
December 16, 2024As part of its commitment to advocate for human rights above corporate interests, CIDSE is closely following the negotiations for […]
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CIDSE contribution to the 10th session of the UN binding
December 16, 2024Find out more about CIDSE’s delegation activities at the 10th Session. Established in 2014, the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on […]
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The EU-Mercosur trade deal must be stopped – NOW!
November 28, 2024No more toxic trade deals between the EU and Latin American countries CIDSE joins over 400 organisations from Latin America […]