14 Amendments of Nirj DEVA related to 2012/2224(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the prospects for successful trade-driven development depend inter alia on well-functioning institutions, effective fight against corruption, a healthy private sector and the pursuit of broad-based economic development, diversification and progressive increases in added value;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas ensuring land tenure security for smallholders, who constitute the majority of land owners in developing countries and are the most vulnerable, is the foundation of healthy real estate and credit markets which are essential to stable and sustainable development;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Confirms its position that facilitating development must be the overriding objective of the EU's trade policy towards developing countries; takes the view that concrete development objectives should be formulated for all initiatives in the framework of this policypolicies that support developing countries to 'trade' their way out of poverty must be accompanied by concrete development targets;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights that the successful integration of developing countries into world trade requires more than better market access and strengthened international trade rules; consequently, AfT programming should support developing countries in their domestic efforts to remove supply-side constraints and address structural weaknesses, which can be addressed through domestic reforms in trade related policies, trade facilitation, enhancement of customs capacities, upgrading of infrastructure, enhancements of productive capacities and the building of domestic and regional markets;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that in order for growth to be inclusive andand wealth creation to be efficient in poverty reduction, it should be pursued in sectors in which poor people are active; points out that growth should beneffocused on improving the general business climate for SMEs to flourish, as well as for sustainable microfinance and micro- credit opportunities to emerge; development and trade policies in this area should be guided by innovation, creativity and empower women and be associated with thecompetitiveness, with a view to creation ofng jobs as well as of micro- and small businessnd empowering the disadvantaged societal categories;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that benchmarks for development progress should be set in trade agreement negotiations in order to facilitate monitoring and, when necessary, modification of timetables for implementation of measures, modification of accompanying measures, which may include Aid for Trade and assistance for adjustment, and the preparation of new initiatives, when the pursuit of the development objectives so requires; highlights that providing developing countries with the legal and other expertise necessary to work effectively within the WTO and similar organisations is essential for trade negotiations;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for AfT instruments to be focused not only on trade between the EU and developing countries, but also on support for internal and South-South trade, as well as on triangular trade between ACP countries by promoting cross border value chains, by increasing the efficiency of key services and reducing transport costs which at the same time can help to strengthen developing countries ties with the global markets;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. EncouragesNotes that aid for trade should be motivated by the imperative to create effective market access and encourages to this end the development of more effective support instruments in relation to production adjustment and diversification, as well as to the development of processing industries and small and medium-sized companies in developing countries;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for the EU to pay closer attention and improve the effectiveness of the AfT programmes in Asia and Latin America, given that currently the lion's share of AfT programmes are directed towards ACP countries;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls for the EU to focus on remedying the problems in the AfT programmes, especially with regards to implementation and monitoring capacity; subsequently calls for a shift in perspective that focuses on results and outcomes instead of inputs, but recognises the need for diligent and concerted external scrutiny that ensures open and transparent trade practices;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Calls for the EU to integrate the private sector in the design of AfT projects more effectively with a view to empowering companies in developing countries to boost trade;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for stronger EU efforts in relation to tax havens and capital flight; highlights that illegal capital fight from developing countries represents between six and 8.7 per cent of their GDP and 10 times the total development assistance for these countries; notes that greater transparency in the financial process could be a decisive step towards poverty alleviation and significant wealth creation;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Highlights the vital importance of promoting public-private growth initiative partnerships in our development policies and engaging the experience, expertise, and management systems of the private sector in partnership with public resources; calls for facilitating local authorities in European Member States with experience in, for example, building infrastructure, to twin and cooperate with local authorities in developing countries;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Believes that Foreign Direct Investment is also a strong driver for sustained economic growth, the transfer of know-how, enterprising spirit and technology and job creation, and therefore vital to development; calls for the development agenda to focus on supporting capacity-building in developing countries aimed at creating a transparent, predictable and favourable investment climate, where red tape for business is reduced to a minimum, property rights are respected, competition is promoted and sound macroeconomic policies are being pursued.