5 Amendments of György HÖLVÉNYI related to 2023/2183(DEC)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the implementation of the European Development Funds (EDFs) concerns countries that are facing aggravating impacts of climate change and are weakened by the consequence of the COVID pandemic, Russia’s war in Ukraine, as well as rising debt; insists, therefore, that the remaining projects under the EDFs should focus on advancing the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals reiterates that security, mutually beneficial partnerships and international cooperation are fundamental conditions for the world to make progress on the SDGs towards 2030 and beyond ;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the role of local implementing partners and the need to ensure their support and capacity building; notes that with the phasing out of EDF projects, local know-how on dealing with EU funds should be maintained, with a view to using them for projects under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) - Global Europe instrument underlines that EU projects should be subject to evaluation, monitoring and reporting in order to determine their effectiveness and avoid unintended negative impacts; ;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls for stronger coordination between the Commission and the EEAS and EU delegations to facilitate discussions and cooperation with relevant local actors, including faith-based organisations on the ground in order to identify the projects that best meet development effectiveness objectives;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Notes that local, non- governmental actors, including faith- based organisations are well placed partners to deliver EU assistance people in need notably in remote areas, highlight that strengthened EU engagement with these organisations could accelerate efficiency of development cooperation;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses the exceptionally dire food security situation in ACP countries, those funds need to be complemented with appropriate measures enhancing local productivity empowering small scale farmers in developing countries and supporting school meals as a vital tool to address food insecurity;