What ACODEV does

ACODEV is a Belgian non-profit federation (ASBL) headquartered in Brussels that federates francophone and germanophone civil society organizations active in international solidarity. Founded in 1997 and led by President Arnaud Levêque (elected December 2022) and Director Raphaël Maldague, the organization represents 60-65 member NGOs operating across 93 countries and 26 activity sectors. Its primary functions are collective advocacy (notably through the Coalition Impact partnership), coordination among members, professional capacity building, and representation vis-à-vis Belgian federal and regional authorities.

The federation's product surface is service-oriented rather than technology-native. Its core digital offering is mon.acodev.be, a member and partner platform launched in June 2026 providing personalized access to information, profile management, and coordination tools. Supplementary services include the Agenda Solidaire shared events calendar, a sector-wide job and tender portal, the ECMS (Éducation à la Citoyenneté Mondiale et Solidaire) education program targeting teachers, and a publications repository of annual reports and sector studies. A corporate website redesign followed in April 2026. There is no proprietary technology platform beyond these operational tools, no AI/ML capability, and no external API or SDK surface.

ACODEV's revenue model is non-commercial. Funding flows primarily from the Belgian federal Direction Générale Coopération au Développement et Aide humanitaire (DGD), supplemented by member fees and project-based financing. Go-to-market is relationship-driven: the organization grows by onboarding accredited civil society organizations and deepening engagement with existing members. Distribution occurs through the Brussels headquarters and digital channels (website, mon.acodev.be, multi-platform social media), with no pricing model or transactional revenue.

Name

ACODEV

Legal name

ASBL ACODEV

Website

https://acodev.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACODEV is the francophone federation of Belgian civil society organizations active in international solidarity, coordinating 60-65 member NGOs operating across 93 countries and 26 sectors through collective advocacy, capacity building, and shared digital services, funded primarily by the Belgian federal DGD.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development NGO Federation

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD)

Keywords

• NGO federation services
• Civil society advocacy
• International development cooperation
• Membership coordination services
• Humanitarian sector federation

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: ACODEV receives support from the Direction Générale Coopération au Développement et Aide humanitaire (DGD), the Belgian federal development cooperation agency. This appears to be the primary source of funding for the federation's operations and programs.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACODEV is the francophone and germanophone federation of civil society organizations (CSOs/NGOs) active in international solidarity in Belgium. It federates 60+ member NGOs operating across 93 countries and 26 sectors, providing collective representation, advocacy at federal level, capacity building, networking, and information-sharing services through its member platform mon.acodev.be, events calendar, and job portal.

Product overview

ACODEV is a federation of civil society organizations active in international solidarity. The organization operates primarily as a membership federation rather than a software product company. Its core digital offerings include the mon.acodev.be member platform for coordination and access control, an events calendar (Agenda Solidaire), and a job portal for the sector. These services are supported by thematic programs including ECMS (Éducation à la Citoyenneté Mondiale et Solidaire), advocacy work, and publications. ACODEV also connects members through working groups and training programs across 26 sectors of activity in 93 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mon.acodev.be: Digital platform for ACODEV members and partners
• ONG Livreouvert

Products and services

• mon.acodev.be Member Platform Digital member platform that provides personalized and secure access to information and services for ACODEV member organizations, serving as the central hub for member coordination, profile management, and exercise of member rights. For ACODEV's 60+ NGO member organizations.
• Agenda Solidaire Shared events calendar showcasing mobilizations, trainings, workshops and festivities organized by ACODEV member organizations across Belgium and internationally. For sector stakeholders, members, and the public.
• Job Portal Job board portal for employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities in the international solidarity and humanitarian aid sectors, featuring positions posted by ACODEV member organizations. For job seekers and member NGOs.
• ECMS (Éducation à la Citoyenneté Mondiale et Solidaire) Global and Solidarity Citizenship Education program promoting awareness of international development, sustainable development goals, and global solidarity issues in schools and educational settings. For teachers, educators, and schools in Belgium.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ member organizations united for international solidarity
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coalition ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of non-profit sector actors including ACODEV and ngo-federatie that campaigns for adequate government funding for international solidarity and against reduction of tax deductions for donations from 45% to 30%.
• CNCD-11.11.11coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe francophone coupole of NGOs working alongside ACODEV to improve coordination of the NGO cooperation sector, advocate for international solidarity policies, and strengthen member organizations.
• ngo-federatiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Flemish counterpart federation of NGOs, with whom ACODEV collaborates on joint advocacy and campaigns, particularly the Coalition Impact.
• ONG Livre OuvertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransparency and impact platform for Belgian NGOs, mentioned as a related initiative co-branded on ACODEV's website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ngo-federatie: Flemish counterpart federation of NGOs in Belgium, explicitly partnered with ACODEV in Coalition Impact. Mirrors ACODEV's role for Dutch-speaking Belgium and is the closest direct peer.
• CNCD-11.11.11: Francophone coupole of Belgian NGOs working alongside ACODEV on sector coordination and international solidarity advocacy. Overlapping mandate makes it the closest functional peer in francophone Belgium.

Regional players

• Coordination SUD: National coordination body for French international solidarity NGOs. Plays an analogous federation/coordinating role to ACODEV but in France rather than Belgium, making it a strong comparability reference.
• Bond (UK NGO network): UK membership body for international development and humanitarian NGOs. Comparable as a national NGO federation in a different geography, useful for benchmarking federation services and scale.
• Partos: Dutch membership association for development cooperation organizations. Comparable sector and federation model to ACODEV but based in the Netherlands, offering cross-border comparability on funding, advocacy, and member services.
• Fingo: Swedish civil society platform for international development. Closely comparable federation model to ACODEV in a different geography, with similar functions in advocacy, capacity building, and member coordination.

Broad incumbents

• Concord Europe: European confederation of NGOs and national platforms, with ACODEV as a Belgian member through national platforms. Operates one level above ACODEV as the pan-European federation of which it is a constituent.
• Forus: Global network of national NGO platforms and councils. ACODEV-type organizations typically sit as members of Forus, which convenes them at international level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cncd111111/status/1867219695654592847
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACODEV.Federation
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DDe8_9AtX0r
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acodev

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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