Activities of Linda McAVAN related to 2018/0243(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (debate)
Amendments (26)
Amendment 699 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Union shall seek to promote, develop and consolidate the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms on which it is founded, through dialogue and cooperation wirough dialogue and cooperation with partner countries and regions, through action in the UN and other international fora and through its cooperation with civil society organisations, local authorities and private actors, the principles on which it is founded, namely democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the partner countries and regionsrinciples of the United Nations Charter and international law.
Amendment 707 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Union shall promote a multilateral and, rules-based and environmentally, socially and economically sustainable approach to global public goods and challenges and shall cooperate with Member States, partner countries, international organisations, including international financial institutions and UN agencies, funds and programmes, and other donors in that respect.
Amendment 713 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Cooperation between the Union and the Member States, on the one hand, and partner countries, on the other hand, shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles, where applicable across all aid modalities, namely: ownership of development priorities by partner countries, a focus on results, inclusive development partnerships, transparency and mutual accountability. The Union shall promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and use.
Amendment 922 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Appropriate environmental screening, including for climate change and biodiversity impacts, shall be undertaken at the level of actions, in accordance with the applicable legislative acts of the Union, including Directive 2011/92/EU82 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 85/337/EEC83 , comprising, where applicable, an environmental impact assessment for environmentally sensitive actions, in particular for major new infrastructure as well as human rights due diligence and an assessment of externalities (beyond the environmental but also social and economic aspect). _________________ 82 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (codification) (OJ L 26 28.1.2012. p.1). 83 Council Directive of 27 June 1985 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 175, 05.07.1985. p. 0040 – 0048).
Amendment 926 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 7 – point c
Article 22 – paragraph 7 – point c
(c) contributions to the necessary costs of setting up and administering a public- private partnership including supporting the weakest partners in participating in the setting up of the partnership objectives, and setting up an independent 3rd party CSO body to assess and monitor PPP set-ups;
Amendment 938 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Budget support as referred to in point (c) of paragraph 1, including through sector reform performance contracts, shall be based on country ownership, mutual accountability and shared commitments to universal values, democracy, human rights, gender equality, social inclusion and human development, the rule of law, and aims at strengthening partnerships between the Union and partner countries. It shall include reinforced policy dialogue, capacity development, and improved governance, complementing partners' efforts to collect more and spend better in order to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and jobs and poverty eradication, decent jobs, the reduction of inequalities and poverty eradication in a way that does not infringe local economies or environmental and social rights..
Amendment 947 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
When providing budget support in accordance with Article 236 of the Financial Regulation, the Commission shall clearly define and monitor criteria for budget support conditionality, including progress in reforms and transparency, and shall support the development of parliamentary control, national audit capacities and, CSO participation in monitoring, increased transparency and public access to information, and development of strong public procurement systems that support local economic development and local businesses.
Amendment 956 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 11
Article 24 – paragraph 11
11. In order to promote local capacities, markets and purchases, priority shall be given to local and regional contractors when the Financial Regulation provides for an award on the basis of a single tender. In all other cases, participation of local and regional contractors shall be promoted in accordance with the relevant provisions of that Regulation. In all cases sustainability and due diligence criteria shall be applied.
Amendment 987 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a Objectives for the EFSD+ 1. The EFSD+ operations eligible for support through the External Action Guarantee shall contribute to the following priority areas: (a) providing finance and support to private, cooperative and social enterprise sector development to contribute to sustainable development and, where appropriate, the European Neighbourhood Policy and the objectives set out in Article 3 of the of Regulation EU.../... [IPA III]; (b) addressing bottlenecks to private investments; (c) leveraging private sector financing, with a particular focus on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises; (d) strengthening socio-economic sectors and areas and related public and private infrastructure and sustainable connectivity and sustainable production, with the objective of promoting an inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development that respects human rights and the environment; (e) contributing to climate action and environmental protection and management; (f) contributing, by promoting sustainable development, to addressing specific root causes of migration, including irregular migration, and contribute to safe, orderly and regular migration and mobility. 2. The External Action Guarantee shall not be used to privatize or undermine the provision of essential public services, which remains a government responsibility.
Amendment 1081 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point j
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point j
(j) Increasing transparency and accountability of public institutions, strengthening public procurement including encouraging the development of sustainability criteria (environmental, social and economic) and targets and public finance management, developing eGovernment and strengthening service delivery;
Amendment 1137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point d a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point d a (new)
(d a) Building capacity to mainstream environmental sustainability and climate change objectives, and pursuing green growth into national and local development strategies including supporting sustainability criteria in public procurement;
Amendment 1154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point m
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point m
(m) Promoting resource efficiency and sustainable consumption and production through the entire supply chain, including tackling pollution and a sound management of chemicals and waste;
Amendment 1155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point n
Annex II – part A – point 4 – point n
(n) Supporting efforts to improve sustainable economic diversification, competitiveness and, value-sharing supply chains and fair trade, private sector development with a particular focus on low-carbon climate-resilient green growth, microenterprises, social enterprises and SMEs and cooperatives, taking advantage of existing trade agreements with the EU.
Amendment 1166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point c
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point c
(c) Improving the responsible business and investment climate, creating an enabling regulatory environment for economic development and supporting companies, in particular MSMEs, cooperatives and social enterprises, in expanding their business and creating jobsdecent jobs, supporting the development of a solidarity economy, and boosting private sector accountability;
Amendment 1169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point d
(d) Strengthening social and environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility and responsible business conduct throughout the entire value chains; ensuing value sharing, fair prices and fair trading conditions;
Amendment 1171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point e
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point e
(e) Increasing effectiveness of public spendingand sustainability of public spending, including through promoting sustainable public procurement; and promoting more strategic use of public finance, including through blending instruments to crowd in additional public and private investment;
Amendment 1172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point h
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point h
(h) Boosting and diversifying agricultural and inclusive food value chains, promotingwithin social and planetary boundaries, promoting food security and economic diversification, value addition, regional integration competitiveness and fair trade, and strengthening sustainable, low-carbon and climate- change-resilient innovations;
Amendment 1179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point r
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point r
(r) Improving access to decent work for all within a healthy environment, and creating more inclusive and well- functioning labour markets and employment policies directed towards decent work, respect for human rights and labour rights, including living wages for all, especially thefor women and youth;.
Amendment 1229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2 – point 1 – point c a (new)
Annex III – point 2 – point 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Enabling civil society actors to engage and dialogue with governments on public policy.
Amendment 1231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Annex III – point 2 – point 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) Raising awareness of sustainable consumption and production, awareness of supply chains and the effects of Union’s citizens’ purchasing power in enabling sustainable development.
Amendment 1232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2 – point 3 – point b b (new)
Annex III – point 2 – point 3 – point b b (new)
(bb) Increasing interactions with European citizens on development issues, (awareness raising, knowledge sharing, engagement, including through adopting sustainability criteria in public procurement), notably in relation to the related to the Sustainable Development Goals, including in the Union and candidate countries and potential candidate countries
Amendment 1301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 5 – point b
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 5 – point b
(b) Contributing to the global agenda on decent work for all within a healthy environment, on the basis of the basic ILO labour standards, including social dialogue, living wages and the fight against child and forced labour, in particular in global value chains, and enhancing knowledge on effective employment policies that respond to labour market needs, including VET and life-long learning;
Amendment 1308 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part B – point 1 – point d a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part B – point 1 – point d a (new)
(da) Promoting environmentally sustainable agriculture, in order to protect ecosystems and biodiversity and enhance environmental and social resilience to climate change, with a particular focus on supporting smallholder farmers, workers and artisans.
Amendment 1314 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 1 – point b
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 1 – point b
(b) IDeveloping a socially and ecologically responsible local private sector, improving business environment and investment climate, supporting enhanced public-private dialogue, and building capacities of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprisescompetitiveness and resilience of local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, as well as cooperatives and social enterprises, and their integration into the local, regional and global economy,
Amendment 1316 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 1 – point c
Annex III – point 4 – part C – point 1 – point c
(c) Supporting the Union trade policy and trade agreements and the implementation thereof; and improving access to partner country markets and boosting fair trade, responsible and accountable investment and business opportunities for companies from the Union while eliminating barriers to market access and investment, while ensuring as much value sharing and human rights due diligence in supply chains and under full respect of policy coherence for development, where developing countries are concerned;
Amendment 1355 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) provide finance and support to private, social enterprise and cooperative sector development compliant with the conditions set out in Article 209(2) of the [Financing Regulation], to contribute to sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions, and to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, the Paris agreement and, where appropriate, the European Neighbourhood Policy, the eradication of poverty, promoting skills and entrepreneurship, gender equality and the empowerment of women and young people and migrant workers, while pursuing and strengthening the rule of law, good governance and human rights, with a particular focus on local companies, social enterprises and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, on promoting decent job creation, living wages, economic opportunities, and encouraging the contribution of European companies to the EFSD+ purpose;