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» We will strive to attain the highest possible programme standards in each of the five organisational programmes and will specialise in aspects of each, based on evidence of what works best and has the greatest impact on poverty.
The Council members believe that they have complied with the requirements of Section 202 of the Companies Act, 1990 with regard to books of account by employing personnel with appropriate expertise and by providing adequate resources to the financial function. The books of account are maintained at the group’s registered office in 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2.
» We will strive for greater integration and coherence between our programme work in the field and our fundraising, advocacy, communications and development education. » We will seek to use the opportunities which information and communications technology and the digital revolution provide, both in our programme work and in communicating that work to our public and to policy makers. We intend to make a strategic investment in this area.
Auditors The Auditors, KPMG, have agreed to continue in office under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 1963. A resolution proposing their reappointment will be put to the Annual General Meeting.
» We will develop an Active Citizenship programme in our donor countries to build long term support among our members, supporters and the wider public for our mission of ending extreme poverty.
Looking ahead In 2008, we will continue to implement the organisational Strategic Plan which will be the key organisational document providing direction to Concern up to 2011. This plan commits us to the following organisational objectives:
While the organisation is proud of its achievements we recognise that much remains to be done. With the help of our supporters, we will continue to work with the most vulnerable people in the world, to create real and lasting changes in their lives.
» We aim to grow the scale and quality of our programmes while remaining in the current number of countries (approx. 30). We have set a target of increasing spending on our overseas programmes by 10% per annum over the period of the plan.
On behalf of Council
» We re-confirm our commitment to focus on the five sectors adopted as core programmes in the last plan; livelihood security, primary health, primary education, emergency response and HIV and AIDS.
Jim Miley Chairperson
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