39 Amendments of Eleni THEOCHAROUS related to 2011/0406(COD)
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) TAn adequate standard of life, human rights and the fight against poverty remains the primary objective of the development policy of the European Union, as laid down in Title V, Chapter 1 of the Treaty on European Union and Title III, Chapter 1 of Part Five of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), or other objectives accepted by the Union and its Member States.).
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) MoreAid effective aidness, greater transparency and cooperation, complementarity and better harmonisation, alignment with partner countries, and coordination of procedures, both between the Union and its Member States and in relations with other donors and development actors, are essential for ensuring the consistency and relevance of aid whilst at the same time reducing the costs borne by partner countries. Through its development policy, the Union is committed to implementing those conclusions of the Declaration on Aid Effectiveness adopted by the High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, held in Paris, on 2 March 2005, the Accra Agenda for Action adopted on 4 September 2008 and their follow-up Declaration adopted in Busan on 1st December 2011. The objective of achieving a joint programming amongst the Union and its Member States should be reinforced. These commitments have lead to a number of conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting with the Council such as the EU Code of Conduct on Complementarity and Division of Labour in Development Policy, and the Operational Framework on Aid Effectiveness.
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) In order to ensure the visibility of the Union's assistance towards the citizens of the partner countries and those of the Union, there should be proper and targeted communication and information via national, regional, international and local media, or by other adequate means, whenever relevant. Minimal and appropriate requirements in this regard should be defined by the Commission in close cooperation with beneficiaries and compliance with those requirements should be monitored.
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Union's policy and international action for development cooperation are guided by the MDGs, such as the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, including any subsequent modifications thereto, and by the development objectives and principles approved by the Union and its Member States, including in the context of their cooperation within the United Nations (UN) and other competent international organisations in the field of development cooperation. The Union's policy and international action is also guided by its international commitments and obligations concerning human rights and development, including the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the UN Declaration on the Right to Development.
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Commission communication ‘Increasing the impact of EU Development Policy: an Agenda for Change’ envisages continued support for social inclusion and human development through at least 20% of the Union's development aid. To contribute to that end, at least 20% of the global public goods and challenges programme should support thatAt least 20% of the funds under this regulation should be used for supporting the provision of basic social services, especially health and basic education, as defined by the UN in the Millennium Development Goals to ensure achievement of the Goals 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and other internationally agrea ofed development obligations.
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) thematic programmes to address global public goods and challenges and support civil society and international organisations and local authorities in countries, territories and regions eligible for Union funding under geographic programmes, in accordance with Annex I of this Regulation, Regulation (EU) No [.../…] of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument, and Council Decision [2001/822/EC of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories], and in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries signatories to the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Country-specific geographic cooperation programmes shall be targeted at the partner countries where aid resources are most needed, the MDGs are most off-target, and the Union's development cooperation can have a meaningful impact.
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
At least 20 % of the funds available under this Regulation shall be used for supporting the provision of health and basic education, to ensure achievement of Millennium Development Goals 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and to achieve utmost human development and a better standard of living. Data concerning compliance with this provision shall be included in the biannual report referred to in Article 13 of the Common Implementing Regulation.
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The following cross-cutting issues shall be mainstreamed in all programmes: the promotion of human rights, gender equality, womenthe empowerment of all women including the younger generations and the elderly, non- discrimination, democracy, good governance, the rights of the child and indigenous peoples' rights, social inclusion and the rights of persons with disabilities, environmental sustainability including addressing climate change and combating HIV/AIDS.
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 10
Article 3 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission shall seekensure regular exchanges of information with civil society organisations, with local authorities and other organizations, and ensure that those actors are appropriately involved in the process of designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Union support.
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Where a phasing-out period is foreseen, transitional country-specific programmes with partner countries not included in Annex III shall pay particular attention to the following areas: - establishment of effective tax systems and national resource mobilisation; - social protection and social cohesion; and - fight against corruption, transparency, good governance, respect for human rights and effective public service management, including support for an enabling environment for civil society organisations and other national actors;
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of Union assistance under the programme ‘'Global public goods and challenges’' shall be to support actions in areas such as the environment and climate changefrom among the following subthemes: environment and climate change, protection from abuse and violence against women and children, health, education, sustainable energy, human development, food security, and migration, including civil registration and asylum.
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Funds may be left unallocated. Subject to their subsequent allocation or re-In order to ensure an appropriate Union response in the event of unforeseen circumstances, as well as to allow for the synchronisation with partner countries strategy cycles and the modification of indicative allocations as provided for in Articles 11(5) and 13, the use of these funds shall be decided later in accordance with the Common Implementing Regulationa result of reviews, funds may be left unallocated. In crisis, post-crisis and fragility situations, these funds shall be primarily used in support of a specific strategy to ensure a smooth transition from emergency aid to long-term development and targeted at the most vulnerable populations, especially children, the elderly, women and young people.
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Proper attention should be given to conflict prevention, state and peace building, post- conflict reconciliation and reconstruction measures, as well as to the role of women and children in those processes.
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point a
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point a
(a) Democracy, human rights and the rule of law; - promoting freedom of the media and the press, including modern means of communication, - promoting and protecting political and civil as well as social, economic and cultural rights and protection of minorities and most vulnerable populations including children, the elderly and, especially, women, - strengthening the rule of law and judicial systems and ensuring effective access to justice.
Amendment 364 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point b
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point b
(b) Gender equality and the empowerment of women; , including the elderly and girls; - promoting gender equality and equity, - protecting the rights of women and girls, including actions against child marriage and any form of violence against women and girls and any necessary treatment, including post-treatment and psychological, medical and any other appropriate support for victims of gender- based violence, - promoting empowerment of women, including in their roles as family- supporters, development actors and peace- builders.
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point c
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point c
(c) Public sector management; - supporting development of the public sector for enhancing universal and non- discriminatory access to basic services, especially health and education, including at local and regional level,
Amendment 374 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point e
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point e
(e) Corruption;Promoting and protecting the rights of children; - promoting civil registration, especially birth registration and the granting of legal documents, -supporting an adequate and healthy standard of life and healthy growth to adulthood, -ensuring basic education is provided to all,
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point f
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point f
(f) Civil society and local authorities; - supporting capacity building of civil society and community-based organisations, in order to strengthen their voice and active participation in the development process and to advance political, social and economic dialogue, - promote transparency and solidarity between civil society and other organizations.
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point g
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph I – point g
(g) Natural resources; and- promoting equitable access to water, sanitation and hygiene
Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph II – point a – point i (new)
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph II – point a – point i (new)
i) strengthening health systems, addressing the human resource crisis of health providers, fair financing for health and making health commodities, including diagnostic, prevention and treatment medicines and vaccines, more affordable and more easily accessible to the poor,
Amendment 389 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph II – point a – point ii (new)
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph II – point a – point ii (new)
ii) supporting the full implementation of strategies to promote support to the disabled, child health and sexual and reproductive health and rights as well as national plans to end preventable child and maternity deaths.
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph II – point c
Annex IV – Chapter A – paragraph II – point c
(c) Sustainable agriculture and energy, food security, nutrition and sustainable energy; - addressing malnutrition and food insecurities in situations of transition and fragility, by supporting interventions to protect, maintain and recover productive and social assets vital for food security, to facilitate economic integration and longer-term rehabilitation.
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) addressing governance issues and supporting policy reforms, in particular in the areas of social policies, public finance management and taxation, security (including drugs, criminality and corruption), reinforcement of good governance and public institutions (including through innovative mechanisms for the provision of technical cooperation, e.g. TAIEX and twinning), protection of human rights, including the indigenous peoples' and afro-descendents' rights, environment, fight against discrimination, fight against sexual, gender-based and child violence and fight against the production, consumption and trafficking of drugs;
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 2 – point h
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) in the context of the security and development nexus, fighting against gender and descent-based violence, child abduction, corruption and organised crime, production, consumption and trafficking of drugs and against other forms of trafficking, and supporting efficient border management and cross-border co- operation;
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 3 – point d
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) promoting bilateral, multilateral and regional cooperation, dialogue and integration including with countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Instrument and other Union instruments to support policy reforms, including through public capacity building through institution building, technical assistance (e.g. TAIEX) , information exchange and twinning, and by key investments through appropriate mechanisms to mobilise EU financial resources in the education, environment and energy sectors, water/sanitation, low emissions development/resilience to climate change impacts, as well as improving the security and safety of international energy supply and transport operations, interconnections, networks and their operators, including through activities supported by the EIB.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) strengthening the capacity to provide universal access to quality basic social services, particularly in the health and education sectors; supporting access for the populations, especially young people and women, to employment;
Amendment 420 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 4 – point b
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) encouraging social cohesion, in particular social inclusion, decent work and equity and gender equalitypromoting inclusive growth and encouraging social cohesion and development, in particular creation of employment, social inclusion, decent work and equity and gender equality; strengthening the capacity to provide universal access to quality basic social services, particularly in the health and education sectors; addressing, where relevant, inequality and discrimination on the basis of work and descent, and in particular caste-based discrimination and discrimination with regard to the socially excluded;
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
Annex IV – Chapter B – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
(e a) fighting against production, consumption and trafficking of drugs in the context of the security and development nexus, as well as managing migration and helping displaced persons, abducted children and refugees in the context of the development and migration nexus.
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) promoting access to secure, affordable, clean and sustainable energy services as a key driver for poverty eradication and inclusive growth and development, with a special emphasis on the use of local energy sources;
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point b – point i
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point b – point i
(i) Supporting high levels of productive and decent employment notably with support for sound education and employment policies and strategies, vocational training for employability relevant to labour market needs and perspectives, working conditions including in the informal economy, promotion of decent work, including fight against child labour, and social dialogue as well as facilitation of labour mobility while respecting migrants' rights;
Amendment 450 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point c – point i
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point c – point i
(i) Supporting country level programmes to promote women's and young girls' economic and social empowerment and political participation;
Amendment 453 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii
(ii) supporting national, regional and global initiatives to promote the integration of this issue ingender equality and women's and young girls' empowerment into policies, plans and budgets, including in international, regional and national development frameworks and into the aid effectiveness agenda.
Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii a (new)
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii a (new)
(ii a) addressing sexual and gender-based violence and supporting, and providing the necessary treatment to, its victims.
Amendment 456 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(c a) Children and youth (i) combating trafficking of and all forms of violence and abuse against children, combatting child marriage, and promotion of policies taking into consideration youth's and children's particular vulnerability and potential, protection of their rights, including registration at birth, and interests, education, health and livelihoods, starting with participation and empowerment; (ii) enhancing developing countries' attention and capacity to develop policies benefiting youth and children and promoting the role of children and youth as actors for development; (iii) supporting the development of concrete strategies and interventions to address particular problems and challenges affecting youth and children, especially in the areas of health, education and employment, taking their best interests into account in all relevant action.
Amendment 459 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point d – point i
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point d – point i
(i) Improving the health and well-being of people in developing countries through increasingsupporting universal access to, and equitable provision of, good quality essential public health services and more specifically:facilities, goods and services with a continuum of care from prevention to post-treatment;
Amendment 462 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point d – point iii
Annex V – Chapter A – paragraph 3 – point d – point iii
(iii) supporting specific initiatives especially at regional and global level, which strengthen health systems and help countries develop and implement sound, evidence-based national health policies, and in priority areas (e.g., child and maternal health and sexual and reproductive health and rights, access to family planning; global public goods such as immunisation and response to global health threats such as HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria and other poverty related, neglected and preventable diseases; provision and expansion of essential services for victims of gender-based violence).
Amendment 485 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex VI – paragraph 1 a (new)
Areas of cooperation: - Peace and security - Democratic governance, rule of law and human rights - Trade, regional integration and infrastructure (including transport) - MDGs and subsequent internationally agreed development targets - Energy - Gender equality - Climate change, water and sanitation, and environment - Migration, mobility, social protection and employment - Science, information society and space - Children and young people