With the members from Belgium, and the Netherlands we held a meeting on the issue. During this meeting we found that the impact of national regulations and instructions have a profound impact on the possibilities of CIGS to transfer money abroad. Moreover the regulations make it more difficult for new CIGS as well to register. Obstruction is especially caused by the way banks interpret the new rules. But not only in European countries the financial operations of CIGS become complicated. In several cases it appeared as well that legislators in the recipient countries use the policies in order to silence CIGS that are critical to politicians. Read the extended report here. I will contact country representatives to get a more complete overview.
The capacity building working group focuses on training activities that are organised by the members to strengthen the capacities of CIGS.
The funding working group exchanges practices on processes and procedures for funding of CIGS and their development activities in the global South.
The research working group unveils valuable insights in the CIGS communities and their relevance for sustainable development and in mobilising the public to engage in international solidarity.
The coordination group undertakes action in European matters of relevance for CIGS or for the members of the network. This is the management and the organisations of the network as a whole.