Inter-ministerial committee for development cooperation

What is the Interministerial Committee for Development Cooperation (ICDC)?

Article 50 of the amended law of 6 January 1996 on development cooperation and humanitarian affairs established the institutional entity of the Interministerial Committee for Development Cooperation. This committee is essential for coordinating initiatives regarding development cooperation and humanitarian action, the aim of which is to provide a multidisciplinary perspective on development policies. It plays an important role in establishing a more coherent and effective development policy thanks to its interministerial composition and varied areas of consultation. This has a direct effect on the effectiveness of Luxembourg's support to developing countries.

Who are the members?

According to the Grand Ducal Regulation of 7 August 2012, the Committee is made up of two delegates (one full member and one alternate member) chosen by each member of the government, which ensures a balanced representation of the various ministries. In order to ensure the transparency of procedures, the list of members is updated regularly and published on the website of the Luxembourg Development Cooperation. The nomination of full and substitute members is in response to requests from certain ministerial departments to be involved in the Committee's work.

How does it work?

The Committee meets in general every two months under the chairpersonship of the Director of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs. Moreover, experts and representatives of civil society may be invited to take part in discussions when the issue of policy coherence is raised.

Responsibilities and areas of consultation

The Committee is responsible for providing advice and guidance on a range of issues, including:

• the broad lines of development cooperation policy
• Policy coherence for development
• the areas of intervention of the Development Cooperation Fund
• the approval and dismissal of agents and development workers

In addition, the Committee submits proposals concerning the remuneration of cooperation agents and subsistence allowances.

Administrative Procedures and Documentation

After each meeting, minutes are drafted with particular emphasis on policy coherence for development. Please find the agendas as well as the minutes of the meetings in the lists below.