4 Amendments of Geoffrey VAN ORDEN related to 2008/2236(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the ENP is independent from, but not exclusive of, the accession process and whereas accession countries have no obligation to participate in its programmes; whereas at the same time it constitutes a step towards economic and political rapprochement between the EU and neighbouring countries,
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that the visibility of the Community assistance should be increased through targeted communication with stakeholders and the general publicCommunity assistance is not provided for the purpose of advertising the European Union but for obtaining material improvements in the economic and social situation of those in the countries where it is distributed;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to strictly assess the real needs of the countries to which it currently provides Overseas Development Aid and similar assistance, with particular reference to levels of GDP and rates of economic growth in recipient states;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. In view of the unsatisfactory implementation of the 1997 Partnership and Cooperation agreement, takes the view that, with regard to the programming and implementation of EU aid to the Russian Federation, the EU should strive for: – greater Russian cooperation in identifying clear financial cooperation priorities, which would leurgently re- examine whether in spite of its record economic growth over the past decade to better planning and multi-annual programming of aid; – guarantees that any financial assistance granted to the Russian authorities takes into consideration the strengthening of democratic standards in the Russian Federation; –he Russian Federation genuinely remains unable to provide financing for its own programme of development projects; asks the Commission to consider replacing financial aid with the provision of key technical assistance and personnel inc areased joint ownership of projects identified for funding of real shortage and need;