Activities of Juozas IMBRASAS related to 2011/2068(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Youth opportunities initiative (debate)
Amendments (2)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the flagship initiative on resource efficiency and points to its crucial influence on the quality of life for present and future generation; takes the view that cohesion policy, together with a new and powerful CAP, will release the economic potential of rural areas and generate secure jobs, guaranteeing the sustainable development of these areas;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points to the crucial role of regional policy in supporting initiatives aiming at efficient use of resources, owing to its long-term development programmes, decentralised administration system and the incorporation of the EU’s priorities for sustainable development; stresses that appropriate infrastructure is required for the development and dissemination of agricultural knowledge and innovation systems, including education and training opportunities, farm advisory services and exchanges of best practices, in order to modernise agriculture, help innovative farmers to pass on their experience and improve added value chains in rural areas; believes that such programmes should be made available in all Member States;