7 Amendments of Markus PIEPER related to 2015/2345(INI)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that EU programmes such as the EaSI, ESF and FEAD cannot be implemented without NGO involvement; takes note that evidence on effectiveness of EC-NGO cooperation remains scarce since the monitoring and evaluation systems rely heavily on NGO self - reporting;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that NGOs receiving EU funding do not engage in activities running counter to EU interests such as advocacy against EU policy through the deliberate dissemination of incorrect information;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Advises strongly againsIs of the opinion that co- funding requirements above 20% which would bring an increased risk of instrumentalisation and damage the important advocacy and advisory role that NGOs play in EU policy- according to which the EU grant may not finance the entire costs of an action implemented by NGO - increase ownership, and enhance responsibility and accountability. Agrees, therefore, with the principle that the beneficiary needs to raise a share of the required funds – typically at least 10% – from other sources;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Points to the huge range of NGOs in terms of size and activity area; believes that operating grants should be proportionate to the other financial resources available to the NGO in order to ensure a level-playing field and to avoid instrumentalisation and damage of both the important advocacy and advisory role of NGOs and the efficient use of EU funds;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Suggests that the Commission investigate the possibility of accounting for volunteer hours and donations in kusing simplified cost options when accountindg for small NGOpersonnel costs.
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to focus social NGO funding programmes on operational grants beyond one year, in order to ensure continuity and sustainability; however support should be conditional to an evaluation;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that most EU funds available for social NGOs require co-financing, andccording too high a share can be detrimental to the applicant NGO which may not be able to raise this amountthe co-financing principle, the EU grant may not finance the entire costs of an action implemented by NGO (or any other type of beneficiary); the beneficiary needs to raise a share of the required funds – typically at least 10% – from other sources;