30 Amendments of Patrizia TOIA related to 2018/0243(COD)
Amendment 416 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The global context for action is the pursuit of a rules-based global order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core. The 2030 Agenda, together with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change57 and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development. With the Sustainable Development Goals at its core, the 2030 Agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally. It is universal in scope, providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the Union, to its Member States and to its partners. It balances the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets. The 2030 Agenda aims to leave no one behind. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda will be closely coordinated with the Union's other relevant international commitments. Actions undertaken by this Regulation should be guided by the principles and objectives set out in the aforementioned agreements and should pay particular attention to interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals and to integrated actions that can create co- benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. _________________ 57 Signed in New York on 22 April 2016. 58 "Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development", adopted on 16 June 2015 and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly on 27 July 2015 (A/RES/69/313).
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The new European Consensus on Development ('the Consensus')60, signed on 7 June 2017, provides the framework for a common approach to development cooperation by the Union and its Member States to implement the 2030 Agenda and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. Eradicating poverty, tackling discrimination and inequalities, leaving no one behind and strengthening resilience are at the heart of development cooperation policymust underpin the implementation of the Regulation. _________________ 60 "The New European Consensus on Development 'Our World, our Dignity, Our Future'", Joint statement by the Council and the Representatives of the governments of the Member States meeting within the Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission, 8 June 2017.
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Pursuant to the Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to reinforced monitoring and reporting with a focus on results, covering outputs, outcomes and impacts in partner countries benefiting from the Union's external financial assistance. In particular, as agreed in the Consensus, actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute 20% of the Official Development Assistance funded under this Regulation to social inclusion and human development, including gender equality and women's empowerment. In addition, in keeping with both the Consensus and the EU Action Plan on Nutrition, special attention should be paid to fighting malnutrition.
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) The Union and its Member States should foster the participation of civil society organisations (CSOs) and local authorities (LAs) in contributing to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including in the sectors of democracy, the rule of law, fundamental freedoms and human rights, climate action and environmental protection, social justice and as providers of basic social services to populations most in need. They should recognise the multiple roles played by CSOs and LAs, the latter as promoters of a territorial approach to development, including decentralisation processes, participation, oversight and accountability. The Union and its Member States should promote civil society space and further enhance their support for CSOs’ and LAs’ capacity building in order to strengthen their voice in the sustainable development process and advance political, social and economic dialogue, including through civil society facilities programmes.
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) The European Union should support civil society organisations and promote their greater strategic involvement in all external instruments and programmes, including geographical programmes and the rapid response actions under this Regulation, in keeping with the Council conclusions of 19 June 2017 'The roots of democracy and sustainable development: Europe’s engagement with civil society in external relations’.
Amendment 527 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) It is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries, reaping the benefits of well- managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migration. Such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection, addressing the root causes of irregular migration, enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in the fight against irregular migration, trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling, and working on returns, readmission and reintegrationintegration of returned migrants where relevant, on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations. Therefore, third countries' effective cooperation with the Union in this area should be an integral element in the general principles of this Regulation. An increased coherence between migration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries to manage migration more effectively. This Regulation should contribute to a coordinated, holistic and structured approach to migration, maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverage.
Amendment 529 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) This Regulation should enable the Union to respond to challenges, needs and opportunities related to migration, in complementarity with Union migration policy. To contribute to that end, and without prejudice to unforeseen circumstances regarding emerging challenges or new needs, 10% of its financial envelope is expected to be dedicated to addressing the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement and to supporting migration management and governance including the protection of refugees and migrants' rights within the objectives of this Regulation. This Regulation should also contribute to assisting host communities in providing basic services for refugees and displaced persons. Such support should be provided by facilitating public-private partnerships and the identification of the most suitable partners, including civil society organisations. Special attention should be paid to access to education for refugee children.
Amendment 543 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The EFSD+ should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio-economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty, sustainable and inclusive growth, the creation of decent jobs, economic opportunities, skills and entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration, in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents. The EFSD+ should encourage for-profit/non- profit partnerships as a means of guiding the potential of the private sector and investments towards sustainable development and poverty eradication. The strategic involvement of civil society organisations should be promoted at all stages of the project cycle, including implementation. Union delegations at national level should act as a meeting place for businesses and civil society organisations, since cooperation between the two sectors may be crucial to finding tailor-made solutions for promoting the economic and social development of communities, job creation, decent work and new business opportunities for social enterprises, micro enterprises and SMEs. Special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict, Least Developed Countries and heavily indebted poor countries.
Amendment 548 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) The EFSD+ should maximise additionality of funding, address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations, deliver innovative products and ‘crowd-in’ private sector funds to optimise the contribution of private finance to sustainable development. Involvement of the private sector in the Union’s cooperation with partner countries through the EFSD+ should yield measurable and additional development impact without distorting the market and should be cost- effective based on mutual accountability and risk and cost sharing. The EFSD+ should operate as a ‘one-stop- shop’, receiving financing proposals from financial institutions and public or private investors and delivering a wide range of financial support to eligible investments. In order to maximise its contribution to the 2030 Agenda, the EFSD+ should include a new human development investment window to be added to the five already provided for by its predecessor.
Amendment 561 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) In order to enhance partner countries' ownership of their development processes and the sustainability of external aid, the Union should, where relevant, favour the use of partner countries' own institutions, where they are democratic ones, and of partner countries’ systems and procedures for all aspects of the project cycle for cooperation.
Amendment 608 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. 20% of the Official Development Assistance funded under this Regulation shall contribute to social inclusion and human development.
Amendment 695 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, and other agreements that establish a legally binding relationship with partner countries, as well as, European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations or conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, the objectives of the 2030 Agenda and of the Paris Agreement, relevant European Parliament resolutions, communications of the Commission or Joint communications of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of this Regulation.
Amendment 809 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The countries most in need, in particular the Least Developed Countries, low income countries, countries in crisis, post-crisis, fragile and vulnerable situations, including small islands developing states, shall be given priority in the resource allocation process. To this end, the NDICI shall contribute to the objective to reach 0,20% of ODA/GNI to LDCs within the time frame of the 2030 Agenda, as mentioned in the European Consensus on Development.
Amendment 872 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a Specific objectives for the neighbourhood 1. In accordance with Articles 3 and 4, Union support under this Regulation in the Neighbourhood area shall have as objectives: (a) enhancing political cooperation and ownership of the European Neighbourhood Policy by the Union and its partner countries; (b) supporting the implementation of association agreements, or other existing and future agreements, and jointly agreed association agendas and partnership priorities or equivalent documents; (c) strengthening and consolidating democracy, state-building, good governance, rule of law and human rights as well as promoting a more effective way of implementing reforms agreed in mutual formats; (d) stabilising the neighbourhood in political, economic and security terms; (e) enhancing regional cooperation, in particular in the framework of the Eastern Partnership, the Union for the Mediterranean, and European Neighbourhood-wide collaboration as well as cross-border cooperation; (f) promoting confidence-building, good neighbourly relations and other measures contributing to security in all its forms and the prevention and settlement of conflicts, including protracted conflicts, and support to affected populations and reconstruction; (g) promoting a strengthened partnership with societies between the Union and the partner countries, including through people-to-people contacts and enhanced mobility also in relation to cultural, educational, professional and sporting activities; (h) intensifying cooperation on both regular and irregular migration; (i) achieving progressive integration into the Union internal market and enhanced sectoral and cross-sectoral cooperation, including through legislative approximation and regulatory convergence towards Union and other relevant international standards, and improved market access including through deep and comprehensive free trade areas, related institution building and investment. (j) continuing predictable support to Palestine refugees, pending a just and lasting solution to their plight, in accordance with relevant UN General Assembly resolutions.
Amendment 930 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. When working with stakeholders of partner countries, the Commission shall take into account their specificities, including their needs and the relevant context, when defining the financing modalities, the type of contribution, the award modalities and the administrative provisions for the management of grants, with a view to reaching and best responding to the widest possible range of such stakeholders. Specific modalities shall be encouraged in accordance with the Financial Regulation, such as partnership agreements, authorisations of financial support to third parties, direct award or eligibility-restricted calls for proposals, or lump sums, unit costs and flat-rate financing as well as financing not linked to costs as envisaged in Article 125(1) of the Financial RegulationThat assessment must allow for the possibility of participation by all relevant stakeholders, including civil society. Cooperation between local and international NGOs must be encouraged so that local civil society’s capacities are bolstered with a view to participating fully in development programmes.
Amendment 935 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) grants, where appropriate without the need for co-financing, to finance actions in the most difficult conditions where the publication of a call for proposals would be inappropriate including situations where there is a serious lack of fundamental freedoms, where democracy is in danger, where human security is most at risk or where human rights organisations and defenders operate under the most difficult conditions. Such grants shall not exceed EUR 1 000 000 and shall have a duration of up to 18 months, which may be extended by a further 12 months in the event of objective and unforeseen obstacles to their implementation;
Amendment 944 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In the event of a suspension or reduction of funding to partner countries under existing commitments or a ban on new commitments to them owing to a general failing as regards the rule of law and respect for human rights, the best candidate will be selected from among the stakeholders and the allocation procedures established accordingly.
Amendment 979 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSD+ as an integrated financial package supplying financial capacity drawing on the methods of implementation set up in Article 23(1)(a), (e), (f) and (g), shall be to support investments and increase access to financing, in order to foster sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promote the socio-economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the, eradication of poverty, sustainable and inclusive growth, the creation of decent jobs, especially for disadvantaged groups, economic opportunities, skills and entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, social enterprises, and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration, in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents. Special attention shall be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict, Least Developed Countries and heavily indebted poor countries.
Amendment 999 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) are concerned with sectors in which private sector funding is hindered by market or institutional failures;
Amendment 1005 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) maximise local private capital mobility and focus on high-risk investment projects;
Amendment 1008 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
(cc) seek to fulfil the Official Development Assistance (ODA) criteria established by the Development Assistance Committee of the OECD with particular reference to private sector development.
Amendment 1017 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The European Parliament or the Council may invite eligible counterparts, CSOs and local communities to an exchange of views concerning financing and investment operations covered by this Regulation.
Amendment 1100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point f
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point f
(f) SGiving children, particularly the most left behind, the best start in life by investing as early as possible to enhance childhood development and ensure that children experiencing poverty or inequality have access to basic social services such as health, nutrition, education and social protection, supporting the provision of a safe, nurturing environment for children as an important element for fostering a healthy young population able to reach its full potential;
Amendment 1122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point a
(a) Strengthening partnerships on migration and mobility based on an integrated and balanced approach, covering all aspects of migration including assistance in implementing Union bilateral or regional agreements and arrangements, including, mobility partnerships;, in line with international law and human rights obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the European Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Amendment 1208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 7 – point c a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 7 – point c a (new)
(ca) Supporting and increasing cooperation by partner countries and regions with neighbouring Union outermost regions and with overseas countries and territories covered by the Council's OCT Decision;
Amendment 1218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex III – point 1 – indent 3 a (new)
– Consolidating and supporting democracy, addressing all aspects of democratic governance, and supporting credible, inclusive and transparent electoral processes, throughout the entire electoral cycle, also by means of EU EOMs. · democracy shall be strengthened by upholding the main pillars of democratic systems, including the rule of law, democratic norms and values, independent media, pluralistic, accountable and inclusive institutions including political parties and parliaments, and the fight against corruption. Election observation plays a full part in the wider support of the democratic processes. Within that context, EU election observation shall continue to be a major component of the programme as well as the follow-up to recommendations of EU EOMs.
Amendment 1279 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point c a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) Supporting efforts and improving good practices adopted by civil-society actors to ensure inclusive and quality education in fragile environments where governance structures are weak.
Amendment 1321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point c
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 2 – point c
(c) Reaffirming at global level the central role of sustainable agriculture and fisheries and aquaculture, including smallholder agriculture and livestock- keeping for increased food security, poverty eradication, job creation, equitable and sustainable access to and management of resources, including land and land rights, water, (micro) credit, open source seeds and other agricultural inputs, mitigating and adapting to climate change, resilience and healthy ecosystems;
Amendment 1366 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex V – paragraph 1 a (new)
Create a human development investment window to link growth to people-centred development and maximise the contribution to achieving the objectives of the 2030 Agenda.