Kehys for example produces expert opinions and is heard both in EU institutions and on the national level in different ministries. Contact with  the European Commission, Parliament and ministries is regular. Kehys aims to promote the knowledge of Finnish NGOs on EU’s development cooperation and their advocacy opportunities through its work.

The focus of Kehys’ work is on observing policy coherence for development in EU’s decision making. Kehys also observes the coherence between development cooperation and other policy sectors and especially in development and environmental issues, security and immigration. Geographically a special focus is on Africa and EU’s neighbouring regions.

Kehys arranges regular training on EU funding and EU’s development cooperation.

Kehys coordinates thematic working groups, whose aim is to exchange latest news on the EU development agenda and collect resources for joint advocacy work. Working groups meet regularly and are open for all interested parties and people.

For more information on advocacy work please contact the Secretary General.