Activities of Nicole KIIL-NIELSEN related to 2011/0406(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation
Amendments (12)
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Given that climate change has a strong gender dimension, both in its effects and in the solutions thereto, gender equality concerns should be included as a cross-cutting issue in programmes and projects on climate change and the environment from their implementation through to their evaluation, so as to provide factual information to evaluate and improve the impact of these policies.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the primary objective of cooperation under this Regulation shall be the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty; in line with the fundamental values of the EU, especially gender equality;
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Particular attention shall be given to strengthening the rule of law, improving access to justice and supporting civil society, combating discrimination in access to economic, political and social resources, especially discrimination against women, trade and sustainable development, access to ICTs, health and food security, as well as promoting dialogue, participation and, reconciliation, and institution-building.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 10
Article 3 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission shall seek regular exchanges of information with civil society and ensure that all sections of society, particularly individuals who have been discriminated against in access to political and public life, are represented in and listened to during these exchanges.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 b (new)
In order to respect the principle of aid effectiveness, the EU shall ensure that the proposed strategies for achieving the development goals do not accentuate any existing discrimination in the allocation of resources, and shall promote the combating of all kinds of discrimination and foster gender equality.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 "Central Asia" – point a
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 "Central Asia" – point a
(a) promoting constitutional reform and legislative, regulatory and administrative approximation with the Union, including further democratisation and organised civil society, support for the rule of law, good governance, taxation and strengthening of national institutions and bodies, such as election bodies, parliaments, public administration reform and judicial reform, and public financial management;
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 "Central Asia" – point b
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 "Central Asia" – point b
(b) promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, addressing social and regional inequalities, and supporting policies in areas such as education, research, innovation and technology, health, decent work, creating independent trade unions, sustainable energy, agriculture and rural development, fostering SMEs, while stimulating the development of a market economy, trade and investment, including regulatory reforms and the support for integration into the WTO;
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 "Central Asia" – point c
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 "Central Asia" – point c
(c) supporting efficient border management and cross-border cooperation to promote sustainable economic, social and environmental development in border regions; in the context of the security and development nexus, fighting organized crime and all forms of trafficking, includingparticularly the trafficking of women, the fight against production and consumption of drugs as well as negative effects thereof, including HIV/AIDS;
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 "Central Asia" – point d
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 4 "Central Asia" – point d
(d) promoting bilateral and regional cooperation, dialogue and integration including with countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Instrument and other Union instruments to support policy reforms, including through public capacity building through institution building, technical assistance (e.g. TAIEX) , information exchange and twinning, and by key investments through appropriate mechanisms to mobilise EU financial resources in the education, environment and energy sectors, water/sanitation, low emissions development/resilience to climate change impacts, as well as improving the security and safety of international energy supply and transport operations, interconnections, networks and their operators, including through activities supported by the EIB.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part A – paragraph 2 "Environment and Climate Change" – point b a (new)
Annex V – part A – paragraph 2 "Environment and Climate Change" – point b a (new)
(ba) actions to help developing countries adopt the gender perspective of climate change and environmental policies, especially in policies related to the natural disasters disproportionately affecting them, access to training on matters of the environment, and increased participation of women and women’s organisations in developing policies related to the environment and climate change;
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part A – paragraph 2 "Environment and Climate Change" – point c
Annex V – part A – paragraph 2 "Environment and Climate Change" – point c
(c) promoting implementation of Union initiatives and agreed commitments at international and regional level and/or of a transboundary character particularly in the areas of climate change through the promotion of climate resilient strategies especially adaption strategies with biodiversity co-benefits, biodiversity and ecosystems services, forests including FLEGT, desertification, integrated water resource management, natural resource management, sound chemical and waste management, resource efficiency and the green economy, while integrating the gender dimension to promote women’s participation in the development and implementation of these strategies, and to halt all kinds of discrimination against them, especially in access to resources and in participation in political life;
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part A – paragraph 3 "Sustainable energy" – point a
Annex V – part A – paragraph 3 "Sustainable energy" – point a
(a) promoting access to secure, affordable, clean and sustainable energy services for all, while taking into account groups that are victims of discrimination, especially women, as a key driver for poverty eradication and inclusive growth, with a special emphasis on the use of local energy sources;