4 Amendments of Louis MICHEL related to 2016/2094(INI)
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of the principle of democratic ownership, giving developing countries the primary responsibility for their own development but also allowing national parliaments and political parties, regional and local authorities, civil society and other stakeholders to fully play their respective roles alongside national governments; stresses the importance of budgetary support, which is the best way to implement the principle of ownership;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that for an EU development strategy to be effective, it must promote a bettefair distribution of prosperity through national budgets, i.e. within as well as between countries; highlights that European development aid should first and foremost differentiate between individual countries’ situations and development needs, and not on the basis of a signed political agreement;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recognises that general budget support promotes national ownership, but underlines that it should only be considered when and where the conditions are right and effective control systems are in place; points out that budget support is the best means of fostering genuine political dialogue leading to greater empowerment;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recognises the role of local small and medium-sized enterprises as engines of growth and employment; calls for the promotion of an enabling environment for investment, industrialisation and business activity in order to stimulate and accelerate domestic economic development, as well as of training programmes and regular public- private dialogues;