4 Amendments of Ignazio CORRAO related to 2018/0166R(APP)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the proposal for a Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) reflects a new approach to foreign and development policy; recalls that sustainable economic development, good governance and peace and security are essential for achieving the goal of eradicating poverty which is not in line with Article 208 TFEU; recalls that the goal of eradicating poverty must be the ultimate purpose of the EU’s development policies;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the new financing needs resulting from the deterioration of security conditions in the European Union's neighbourhood and the increase in migration flows to the Union are reflected in the mobilisation of new funds; notes that these new challenges must be added to existing sustainable development goals; points out that, although budgetisation of the EDF is highly desirable, it cannot be interpreted as implying an increase in development funding;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the NDICI appears to contain the elements for a more pragmatic implementation ofdiversion of funding for the Union's development cooperation policy and reiterates its position that a singlededicated instrument for this policy is necessary and will allow for better cooperation with partner countries and stakeholders and enable the EP to perform its budgetary control function;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its support for the integration of the European Development Fund (EDF) in the EU budget, with provision also being made for the total additionality of the funds thus transferred; stresses the opportunity that the NDICI represents fordesirability of boosting the development of the sub-Saharan region through a more targeted neighbourhood policy.