Activities of Enrique GUERRERO SALOM related to 2017/2083(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The EU-Africa Strategy: a boost for development (debate) ES
Amendments (9)
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers it vital to intensify relations between the EU and Africa and to establish ‘win-win’ cooperation to meet shared challenges and secure common benefits, particularly in priority fields such as economic development and job creation, good governance, security, migration, the environment, education and youth, human rights, the rights of the child and gender equality;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the role played by civil society, the private sector, trade unions and local authorities in consolidating the political dialogue between the EU and Africa;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need to increase the participation of civil society and trade unions 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 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the need to promote good governance, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights, but also efforts to combat corruption on both continents, as they are indispensable elements in sustainable development, emphasises the need to boost the political engagement of women, their rights, resources and representation;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that the private sector plays a decisive role in job creation and the development process, and that it helps to finance the latter; welcomes the establishment of the European Fund for Sustainable Development, which should make it possible to support the private sector in African countries and thus promote investment and the creation of sustainable jobs; recalls the importance of guaranteeing everyone the right to quality employment, decent work and inclusive growth;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that Africa’s population is growing rapidly, which necessitates a long- term strategic vision; stresses the crucial role of the emancipation of women, gender equality and education, particularly of girls, along with the rights of the child, in building a resilient society;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses also the importance of high-quality and accessible education at all levels, ensuring that the poorest communities have access to it, 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;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers it important to support African countries in establishing effective health systems, guaranteeing access to them at all levels, particularly for the most vulnerable, such as women, children and the LGBT community;
Amendment 254 #
26. Supports the various initiatives adopted at European level to tackle the underlying causes of irregular migration: migration partnerships, trust funds for Africa and the European Fund for Sustainable Development; calls for their implementation to be ensured and continued efficiently and coherently , and at the same time for humanitarian aid to be handled in a transparent manner;