220 likes | 552 Views
The European Consensus on Development. Photo European Parliament European Council 15-16 December 2005 Signed by Presidents Barroso, Borrell, Blair 20 December 2005. Background. Joint Council-Commission Statement (November 2000) Why revise it?
E N D
The European Consensuson Development Photo European Parliament European Council 15-16 December 2005 Signed by Presidents Barroso, Borrell, Blair 20 December 2005
Background • Joint Council-Commission Statement (November 2000)Why revise it? • The world has changed (security, migration, social dimension of globalisation, ..) • Europe has been enlarged • The global development agenda has been strengthened (MDGs, Monterrey, etc.)
Key ideas of revision • Maintain the philosophy of the 2000 Statement • Better articulate development policy with other elements of the EU external action • Ensure its application to all developing countries • Better associate Member States to the elaboration of a common vision of development 5. Fully associate the European Parliament: Tripartite Statement
The European Consensus on Development (1) → Common vision of development for Commission and member States • First time in 50 years • Legitimating the EU role in the world as • first donor • first trade partner for developing countries
The European Consensus on Development (2) • Joint Declaration: Council, Commission, Parliament → Two parts: • Part I – The EU Vision of Development (Commission and Member States) • Part II – The EC Development policy (Commission)
Part I The EU Vision of Development
Objectives • Primary objective: • Poverty reduction and, eventually, poverty eradication in the context of sustainable development • Millennium Development Goals • Complementary objectives: good governance, human rights
Poverty has many facets: Involves economic, human, political, socio-cultural capabilities Need to promote a balanced approach including: - human development - protection of natural resources - investments in pro-poor wealth creation Multi- dimensional aspects of poverty
Common values • Respect for human rights • Fundamental freedoms • Peace • Democracy • Good governance • Gender equality • The rule of law • Solidarity • Justice → Commitment to multilateralism
Key principles • Ownership, Partnership • Political dialogue • Participation of civil society • Gender equality • Commitment to fragile states
Increase financial resources • ODA volumes: - Target 2015 0.7% EU15 0.33% EU10 - Interim target 2010 0.51% EU15 0.17% EU10 → EU25 average 0.56% → EU aid will nearly double between 2004 (34bn €) and 2010 (66 €bn)
Means and modalities Reinforce aid effectiveness and predictability: - harmonisation and alignment (Paris Declaration + additional EU commitments) • general and sector budget support • new mechanism (more predictable, less volatile)
Coherence How can non-aid policies contribute to achieving the MDGs? 12 areas identified to: - (a) avoid negative effects on developing countries’ possibilities to achieve MDGs; - (b) develop synergies where possible; - (c) respect principles of ownership and partnership
Development and globalisation Development policy contributes to a more effective globalisation
Part II The European Community Development Policy
Commission’s comparative advantages • The particular role of the Commission and its added value: • Global presence and expertise as a delivery agent • Promotion of policy coherence • Promoting best practices and stimulating the debate on development • Facilitation of coordination and harmonisation • Support to democracy, human rights, good governance and respect for international law • Promotion of participation of civil society and North-South solidarity
Guiding principles of action • Differentiated approach: mix of objectives and modalities depending on contexts and needs (LDCs, LICs, MICs, fragile states) - Concentration at country/ regional level
Areas for Community action • Trade and regional integration • Environment and sustainable management of natural resources • Infrastructure, communications and transport • Water and energy • Rural development, territorial planning, agriculture and food security • Governance, democracy, human rights, and support for economic and institutional reforms • Conflict prevention and fragile states • Human development • Social cohesion and employment
A strengthened approach to mainstreaming - Democracy, good governance, human rights, the rights of children and indigenous peoples • Gender equality • Environmental sustainability • HIV/ AIDS
Other actions • Support to global funds and initiativeslinked to MDGs and Global Public Goods • Policy coherence for development rolling work programme to be agreed between Commission and Member States
Aid modalities • A wide range of modalities based on needs and performance: • Budget Support • Micro-finance approach • Project aid • EIB investments