Activities of Filip KACZMAREK related to 2012/2289(INI)
Plenary speeches (3)
Millennium development goals (debate)
Millennium development goals (debate)
Millennium development goals (A7-0165/2013 - Filip Kaczmarek) (vote)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the Millennium Development Goals – defining the post-2015 framework PDF (297 KB) DOC (191 KB)
Amendments (53)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the Monterrey Consensus, adopted at the international conference on Financing for Development held in Monterrey, Mexico, from 18 to 22 March 2002,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
- having regard to the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness and the Accra Agenda for Action,
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 c (new)
Citation 1 c (new)
- having regard to the Resolution adopted by the General Assembly "Keeping the promise: United to achieve the Millennium Development Goals", at the High-Level Plenary Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the Millennium Development Goals, at its sixty-fifth session in 2010,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the UN Report to the UN Secretary General "Realizing the future we want for all", of June 2012,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)
Citation 6 b (new)
- having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Human rights legal framework,
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, two years from the 2015 target date for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), there has been significant progress: the target of reducing extreme poverty by half has been reached, as has the target of halving the proportion of people who lack dependable access to improved sources of drinking water; the conditions of over 200 million people living in slums have been ameliorated; primary school enrolment of girls now equals that of boys and accelerating progress in reducing child and maternal mortality can be seen;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas global challenges remain – hunger and malnutrition, lack of access to quality health care for all, lack of proper and, safe sanitation and hygiene, insufficient levels of primary education, and gender inequalityquality, primary and secondary education, high unemployment – particularly youth unemployment, lack of social protection and gender inequality, environmental degradation and climate change;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the problem of malnutrition in developing countries kills an estimated 2.6 million children every year and owing to the effects of climate change the number of undernourished is expected to increase;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the EU's commitment to ensure policy coherence for development (PCD), in accordance with the conclusions of the European Council in 2005, was reaffirmed in its conclusions of 14 May 2012 (doc. 9317/12);
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas the EU, as the world's largest donor, is determined to achieve the MDGs on time and is deeply engaged in the negotiations of the post-2015 development agenda;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
F c. whereas the European Parliament attaches particular relevance to this process and considers that the EU should work as a driving force for the post 2015 framework;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Recital F d (new)
F d. whereas the recent food and fuel crises, coupled with the global economic decline and climate change, might lead to setbacks in relation to the last decade's progress on poverty reduction;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas no low-income, fragile or conflict-affected state has met a single MDG target4 ;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the situation in middle-income countries (MICs) should not be overlooked when reviewing the MDGs since half of the world's poor live in India and China, and another quarter live in lower MICs, such as Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia, as these countries continue to require assistance on the way to reaching their full development potential;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the EU to adopt a common and effective position on the principles and goals that should be part of the new post- 2015 development framework; points out, at the same time, that there must be a single, comprehensive and integrated framework incorporating the key development and sustainability issues and that this framework must be universal and global in nature, promoting prosperity, human rights and well-being for all and signifying the direct and active involvement of developing countries in its construction;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges that poverty eradication, which is the primary objective of EU development cooperation, and the achievement of sustainable development should be the imperative global priorities for the post- 2015 development agenda;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Points out that the goal of poverty eradication can only be achieved if measures taken include all vulnerable groups, including women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Health, nutrition and education
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Recognises that addressing child and maternal malnutrition requires long-term development strategies, focusing on sectors which influence malnutrition, such as health, education, water and sanitation, and agriculture;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that health, nutrition, and education are key drivers of poverty eradication and economic growth;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that universal health coverage (UHC), nutrition and quality education which enable employment, should be considered to be major goals of the post- 2015 agenda;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Urges that special attention should also be paid to tackling non- communicable diseases, such as cancer;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Considers that the ongoing negotiations and debate must be built so that a clear commitment to democratic governance will be reflected and pursued in the new development framework;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that authorities at all levels play a crucial role in a sustainable development agenda by taking part in policy debates, translating commitments into legislation, holding governments accountable and building on the ownership principle;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses that CSOs have a strategic role in fostering domestic transparency, accountability and in fighting against corruption;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Calls on the EU and Member States, to continue to follow closely the contributions of civil society, not forgetting the private sector, philanthropic foundations and other development actors;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for human rights principles to underpin the post-2015 framework, which must address, in particular, issues of inequality and discrimination, harmful traditional practices, discrimination, gender-based violence, participation and the empowerment of marginalised and disadvantaged groups;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Encourages the EU to support developing countries in building up their political will and in increasing efforts to improve the level of implementation of legal human rights instruments to prohibit discrimination or any legal, policy, regulatory barriers and punitive provision based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, marital status, disability, HIV status, national origin, migration status, language skills, sexual orientation, gender identity or other factors or status;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that armed conflict and post- conflict situations are some of the main obstacles to development and poverty reduction and threaten democracy;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the EU to continue to be deeply engaged in fragile states, providing integrated responses, linking development policies, humanitarian relief, disaster risk reduction, conflict prevention as well as state building;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Considers that the post-2015 framework must reflect the Peace Building and State Building (PBSB) goals agreed on in Busan;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15 c. Stresses that the prevention of violence and discrimination, especially sexual violence against girls and women, should be addressed in the post-2015 framework and that comprehensive protection systems accessible to all must be established or strengthened;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Points out that promoting universal access to water, sanitation and modern, reliable, affordable, climate-friendly and sustainable energy services for all is a key driver of poverty eradication and inclusive growth;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Underlines that energy security requires an implementation of strategies based on the diversification of sources and routes, protection of ecosystems and natural resources, reduction of disaster risks, integrated water resources management, improvement of markets and infrastructures and regulatory measures;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Calls also for concrete action in the promotion and development of healthy marine ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and sustainable aquaculture, which might have an important role in food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Considers that transparent access to, and control over, natural resources and equitable redistribution through the state budget of revenue from the exploitation of those resources are indispensable for the sustainable development of the country;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Recalls that, during the 2012 UN Development Cooperation Forum (DCF), the need for greater coordination rather than competition between different aid mechanisms and donors, was clearly highlighted;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that innovative sources of financing and new partnerships will play a crucial role in a new development landscape, complementing other sources and compromises on financing for sustainable development;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Calls on the Commission to continue to work together with other donors at the global level on developing further innovative financial mechanisms for development;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the EU, and the international community to continue to support developing countries in establishing effective fiscal policy and strengthening the skills and qualifications of their administrations with a view to tackling illicit financial flows, tax evasion and fraud;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Points out that clear and measurable indicators, including outputs and outcomes, are crucial for monitoring and reporting on progress achieved in respect of, inter alia, poverty eradication and economic and social development, and should include gender equality, disability, migration and minority status;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Stresses that, although the private sector plays a crucial role in the economy, it is the main responsibility of the state to provide basic quality services to its citizens, and contribute therefore to fighting against poverty;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. EmphasisUnderlines that economic growth should contribute to job creationbe sustainable, inclusive and contribute to strengthening productive capacities and job creation in order to enable economic transformation of developing countries; calls for the establishment of a social protection mechanism in developing countries and ending all forms of child labour;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the EU to continue to pay particular attention to the clear linkages between PCD and the post-2015 MDGs, in particular in the following priority areas: trade and finance, climate change, agriculture, nutrition and food security, migration, energy, and peace and security policies;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. Points out that trade can be a fundamental driver for poverty reduction, with greater equity and transparency and promoting sustainable human development and economic growth; urges the EU, in this respect, to ensure its trade policy coherence for development;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. Calls on the EU to promote an aid effectiveness agenda and better donor coordination within an alignment process; stresses that the EU and its Member States have a joint responsibility to reduce aid fragmentation;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point a
Paragraph 39 – point a
a. the architecture of the post-2015 development agenda should reflect new global, regional and national realities;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point b
Paragraph 39 – point b
b. the future agenda should be ambitious, global in nature, multidimensional and flexible, with targets tailored to each developing country and region which are simple, concise, action-oriented and easy to communicate, with a limited number of concrete targets and measurable goals;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point c
Paragraph 39 – point c
c. it is essential to respect the principles of mutual responsibility, accountability, democracy, human rights, ownership, good governance, the rule of law, peace and security, equity and justice, and gender equality;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 39 – point d a (new)
d a. points out that the new framework should bring together the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 39 – point d b (new)
d b. considers that the principle of differentiation, contained in the Agenda for Change, should be taken into consideration in the definition of a post- 2015 development agenda;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point e
Paragraph 39 – point e
e. it is indispensable to mobilise all possible financial recourses and innovative financing mechanisms for development, paying particular attention to: i) the fight against corruption, tax havens and tax evasion; ii) the responsibilities of emerging economies in the development agenda; iii) the improvement of monitoring mechanisms; iv) ODA; and iv) PCD;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 39 – point e a (new)
e a. ensure that the new framework will also include actors beyond the national government level to deliver an enabling environment to support real democratic ownership and a civil society;