Activities of Frank ENGEL related to 2017/2258(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the Development Cooperation Instrument, the Humanitarian Aid Instrument and the European Development Fund (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of the Development Cooperation Instrument, the Humanitarian Aid Instrument and the European Development Fund PDF (382 KB) DOC (87 KB)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas there has been an exponential increase in development cooperation agreements with third countries including China, Russia, Turkey, Brazil and India;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. having regard to the real expectations of third-country governments when it comes to swift action, effectiveness and partnerships that are less conditional on political and socio- economic aspects, but better monitored while they are being implemented;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas, in the light of new approaches with a greater focus on sustainable development, there is an urgent need to maintain sound development cooperation partnerships with third countries;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. NotesWelcomes the fact that evaluations carried out on the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI), the EDF and the Humanitarian Aid Instrument (HAI) show that these instruments’ objectives were largely relevant to the policy priorities at the time of their design and that they are generally fit for purpose and aligned with the values and objectives of the SDGs;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that there are cases wherein which budget support has proved to be inefficient and/or has not led to strengthened policy dialogue at country level, and calls for better monitoring of this kis still criticised with regard to its appropriateness and efficiency, when it is actually a form of support that corresponds to a modern concept of cooperation that fits in very well with genuine development partnerships; calls, therefore, for action to be taken to strengthen the political and institutional partnership that promotes the granting of budget support while insistindg of aidn effective economic governance;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is satisfied with the simplification, harmonisation and broader implementation modalities introduced in Regulation 236/2014 on common rules for the implementation of the EFIs, which has brought about more effectiveness in the DCI; notes, however,is extremely concerned about the fact that the implementation procedures, some of them originating from the Financial Regulation, are still perceived as lengthy and burdensome, which discredits the EU and increases the appeal of approaches seen as relying to a much smaller extent on formalities and conditions, such as those employed by China, Russia, Turkey, Brazil and India;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the DCI, the EDF and the HAI should be implemented in the light of the new international and EU policy framework, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, the Agenda for Humanity, the next Forum on China- Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) meeting in 2018, the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy, the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid and the new European Consensus on Development;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Warns against abusive recourse to trust funds which endangers the readability and uniqueness of European development cooperation policy; is concerned at the fact that contributions from Member States and other donors to trust funds have been below expectations, with negative consequences for their effectiveness, making them appear as window dressing devoid of substance;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Stresses the positive image that the international community has of the EU as a cooperative global actor, which, however, risks being tainted by red tape and bureaucratic delays; is of the view that this greatly contributes to the EU’s soft power in international relations, which calls for a strong and autonomous development policy after 2020 with differentiated development instruments;