Activities of Eleni THEOCHAROUS related to 2017/2083(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the EU-Africa Strategy: a boost for development PDF (454 KB) DOC (96 KB)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas demographic trends will have to be taken into account, bearing in mind that by 2050 Africa is expected to have a population of 2.5 billion, most of them young people;, leaving no doubt of the crucial need to generate millions of jobs
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need toat the expiry of the Cotonou Agreement in 2020 provides the opportunity to review the partnership and further increase the participation of civil society in the Africa- EU partnership, promoting the reinforcement of its capacities; supports the various platforms established to make civil society a key actor in the partnership, particularly the Joint Annual Forum, whose aim is to implement the EU-Africa roadmap;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recalls that the private sector is a key partner in achieving the SDGs and has an important role to play in fostering civic space and in promoting an enabling environment for CSOs and trade unions
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CRecalls that according to the OECD, 1.6 billion people live in 56 countries identified as fragile1a and that situations of fragility increase the vulnerability of populations due to various factors including conflict and insecurity, forced displacement, extreme poverty, food insecurity, economic shocks, poor governance, weak institutions and natural disasters; considers it necessary to make resilience – in all its five dimensions – a major component of the new EU-Africa strategy; _________________ 1aOECD (2016), States of Fragility 2016: Understanding violence, OECD publishing, Paris
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. CReiterates the direct link between security and development and considers that EU action should respond to the strategies adopted by African countries, particularly those expressed in Agenda 2063 relating to peace and security;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the urgent need to increase the capacities of developing countries and cooperation between the EU and Africa in the field of security and in combating organised crime and trafficking in human beings; by means of strengthening coordination and dialogue to increase conflict resilience and to enhance early warning and conflict prevention capabilities, and by supporting the African Union, sub-regional organizations and countries in improving conflict management and peace-building efforts
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all is crucial for the satisfaction of basic human needs, including access to clean water, sanitation, health care and education, and is essential for virtually all kinds of economic activity and a key driver of development; recalls that choices of means to produce and ways to use energy can greatly influence development progress, support local business creation, improve water irrigation and sanitation systems, as well as offer new opportunities for public health, education and gender equality.
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the EU initiatives to promote better management of, and more transparent trade in, natural resources; believes that sustainable management of and trade in natural resources, such as minerals, timber and wildlife, would allow resource-rich countries and their populations to further benefit from it; calls for a joint EU-Africa charter on sustainable management of natural resources to be drawn up;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that Africa’s population is growing rapidly, which necessitates a long- term strategic vision since rapid population growth can overstrain educational systems and local economies and can be a challenge for any government; stresses the crucial role of the emancipation of women, gender equality and education, particularly of girls, in building a resilient society;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses also the importance of high-quality education at all levels, and the need for young people to be connected to global realities and to have skills which meet the needs of the market, by promoting and supporting vocational training; acknowledges the role of sport as a source and driver for social inclusion and gender equality
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Also stresses the role of education in preventing man-made humanitarian crises by avoiding conflict and violence in post-conflict situations; recalls that education in emergencies is crucial in addressing key issues, including migration and security
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers it important to support African countries in establishing effective health systems; as well as promoting, through lifelong education, the formulation and implementation of health policies that address women and men's needs, such as proper diagnosis, access to medicines and access to reproductive and health care services
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Acknowledges that the increase in human mobility, if managed in a safe, orderly, regular and responsible manner, can provide significant benefits, as recognised by the 2030 Agenda