Activities of Hildegard BENTELE related to 2021/2252(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The future European Financial Architecture for Development (debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
Subheading 2 a (new)
Is concerned that, despite the recent improvements, the current status quo is still lacking proper coordination, characterised by duplication and continued competition between the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and European development and finance institutions;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Notes that there is a need to adapt the working methods and tools of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to the investment needs in Africa, particularly through providing more risk capital and guarantees in order to facilitate large scale investments while maintaining EU support for smaller scale local projects; points out that it is crucial that European investments are accompanied by a visible presence of the EU and continuous political dialogue;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 b (new)
Subheading 3 b (new)
Underlines that SMEs have an important role in achieving the SDGs and therefore need to have easy access to financial services in the EFAD framework; notes that EU policies need to encourage the cooperation of companies and enterprises, particularly SMEs, to play an active role in initiatives contributing to sustainable development in developing countries;