9 Amendments of Philippe BOULLAND related to 2012/2224(INI)
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the possible negative trade and development effects on developing countries of the Common Agricultural Policy must be eliminated;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas investing in opportunities for women, with regard to microcredit in particular, generally delivers high returns in terms of economic and social development;
Amendment 40 #
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 and sustainable development objectives should be formulated for all initiatives in the framework of this policy;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the EU to actively use the many instruments at its disposal to support peace, the rule of law, good governance, sound public finances, investments in infrastructure, compliance with social standards by European firms and their subsidiaries, reliable provision of basic services and the pursuit of inclusive growth and poverty reduction in developing countries and thereby also help create a conducive environment for efficient Aid for Trade and sustainable trade development;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that in order for growth to be inclusive and efficient in poverty reduction, it should be pursued in the sectors most affected by poverty, sectors in which poor people are active; points out that growth should also benefit and empower women and be associated with the creation of jobs as well as the development of micro- and small businesses;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of timely, systematic and well-prepared National Development Strategies and impact assessments;
Amendment 83 #
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, regional and South-South trade, as well as on triangular trade between ACP countries;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages the development of more effective support instruments in relation to production adjustment and diversification, as well as to the responsible and sustainable development of processing industries and small and medium-sized companies in developing countries;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on EU-based companies with production facilities in developing countries to abide strictly by obligations to respect human rights and freedoms, social and environmental standards, core labour standards and international agreements;