5 Amendments of Mirja VEHKAPERÄ related to 2018/0166R(APP)
Amendment 8 #
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 human, environmental and economic development, good governance and peace and security are essential for achieving the goal of eradicating poverty;
Amendment 19 #
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;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the NDICI appears to contain the elements for a more pragmatic implementation of the Union's development cooperation policy and reiterates its position that a single instrument for tacknowledges that the geographisc policy is necessary androgramme will allow for better cooperation with partner countries and stakeholders; based on their country priorities; reminds that a strong thematic programme with sufficient funds is a prerequisite to fully address development challenges and commitments.
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Draws attention to the European Union's unfulfilled international commitments to increase its official development assistance to 0.7% of GNI by 2030, including 20% for human development and social inclusion, and 0.2% of GNI to least developed countries, and to provide new and additional funding for climate action in developing countries; asserts that these commitments must be properly reflected in MFF 2021-2027;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that the EU budget should be gender and conflict sensitive, and call on the European Commission to implement gender budgeting.