6 Amendments of Marian HARKIN related to 2008/2064(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Aa (new)
Recital Aa (new)
Aa. whereas social capital in the form of active volunteering is positively linked to regional economic growth and is an important factor in reducing regional disparities
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Ab (new)
Recital Ab (new)
Ab. whereas the non-profit sector is a crucial element in the partnership process in many countries and it accounts for approximately 5% of G.D.P.;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5a (new)
Paragraph 5a (new)
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the European Commission to draw up a guide designed to facilitate the implementation of effective partnerships, and to ensure stronger engagement of people and grassroots organisations in local democracy in a multi-level partnership in keeping with the institutional framework specific to each Member State;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the partnership process can work only with partners which have the necessary capabilities and resources, and calls on the managing authorities to contribute to the strengthening of those capabilities; in particular the building up of social capital;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8a (new)
Paragraph 8a (new)
8a. Notes the important role that volunteering plays in the partnership process and calls on the Commission and Member States to support and facilitate the valuable work done by volunteers in contributing to this process;