8 Amendments of Eleni THEOCHAROUS related to 2016/2139(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas major emphasis of global efforts to implement the new agenda will be placed on the achievement of integrated, agreed development results - lasting changes it brings to the lives of the poor -, with clear roles for all actors, shaped by their distinct capabilities and responsibilities;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas development effectiveness, understood as the effective use of all means and resources geared towards development including poverty reduction, , depends not only on aid donors but also on the existence of effective and responsive institutions, sound policies, the rule of law, inclusive democratic governance, and safeguards against corruption within developing countries and illicit financial flows at international level; whereas the GPEDC should play an increased role in facilitating and promoting progress on the above determinants for development;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that, by pooling the resources provided by donor countries, multilateral development organisations have the potential to increase aid effectiveness and maximise efficiency; notes that the use of resources put in place by international organisations also helps donors exchange information on the development activities, resulting in greater transparency and accountability;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that recognizing the importance of monitoring, review and knowledge sharing about progress in development is paramount to the successful achievement of development goals since it builds on strong domestic accountability between the government and its citizens; such robust exchanges can provide the necessary encouragement to change behaviours, foster ownership of agreed development goals by all stakeholders and improve the quality of development cooperation policies and interventions to achieve sustainable development results;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses that assistance works best and can be sustained when the recipients are strongly committed to development and in charge of the process;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls its request29 to codify and strengthen the mechanisms and practices for ensuring better complementarity and effective coordination of development aid among EU Member States and institutions, providing clear and enforceable rules for ensuring democratic domestic ownership, harmonisation, alignment with country strategies and systems, predictability of funds, enabling national commitments to development that entail long-term financial implications, transparency and mutual accountability; asks the Commission to provide information on the absence of follow-up on this request and to state what alternative measures it has taken or intends to take in this regard; __________________ 29 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2013)0558
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop new initiatives to explore triangular cooperation flagship projects, involving new emerging donors and other middle-income countries, however without risking lowering quality standards of development assistance, neglecting the alignment with beneficiary countries' needs, priorities, and strategies and increasing fragmentation of the international aid architecture but aiming at projects that reflect comparative advantages and are based on successful experience gained in previous cooperation;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines the significance of SDG 16 for development effectiveness overall, and warns that development aid cannot effectively fulfil its purpose where there is a lack of respect for human rights and the rule of law, sufficient standards and safeguards for the integrity of public institutions and office-holders, inclusive, participatory and representative decision- making at all levels and transparency and accountability;