European Commission – DG DEV

The European Consensus on Development

Photo European Parliament European Council 15-16 December 2005 Signed by Presidents Barroso, Borrell, Blair 20 December 2005

Background

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Joint Council-Commission Statement (November 2000)

Why revise it?

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The world has changed (security, migration, social dimension of globalisation, ..)

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Europe has been enlarged

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The global development agenda has been strengthened (MDGs, Monterrey, etc.)

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Key ideas of revision

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Maintain the philosophy of the 2000 Statement Better articulate development policy with other elements of the EU external action Ensure its application to all developing countries 4.

Better associate Member States to the elaboration of a common vision of development 5. Fully associate the European Parliament: Tripartite Statement

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The European Consensus on

Development (1)

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→ Common vision of development for Commission and member States

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First time in 50 years

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Legitimating the EU role in the world as

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first donor

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first trade partner for developing countries

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The European Consensus on

Development (2)

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Joint Declaration: Parliament Council, Commission, → Two parts:

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Part I – The EU Vision of Development (Commission and Member States)

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Part II – The EC Development policy (Commission)

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Part I The EU Vision of Development

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Objectives

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Primary objective:

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Poverty reduction and, eventually, poverty eradication in the context of sustainable development

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Millennium Development Goals

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Complementary objectives:

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good governance, human rights

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Multi- dimensional aspects of poverty

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Poverty has many facets: Involves economic, human, political, socio cultural capabilities

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Need to promote a balanced approach including: - human development protection of natural resources - investments in pro-poor wealth creation

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Common values

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Respect for human rights

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Fundamental freedoms Peace Democracy

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Good governance Gender equality

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The rule of law Solidarity

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Justice → Commitment to multilateralism

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Key principles

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Ownership, Partnership

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Political dialogue

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Participation of civil society

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Gender equality

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Commitment to fragile states

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Increase financial resources

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ODA volumes: - Target 2015 0.7% EU15 0.33% EU10 - Interim target 2010 0.51% EU15 0.17% EU10 → EU25 average 0.56% → EU aid will nearly double between 2004 (34bn €) and 2010 (66 €bn)

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Means and modalities

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Reinforce aid effectiveness and predictability:

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- harmonisation and alignment

(Paris Declaration + additional EU commitments)

general and sector budget support new mechanism

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Coherence

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How can non-aid policies contribute to achieving the MDGs?

12 areas identified to:

- (a) avoid negative effects on developing countries’ possibilities to achieve MDGs; - (b) develop synergies where possible; - (c) respect principles of ownership and partnership

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Development and globalisation

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Development policy contributes to a more effective globalisation

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Part II The European Community Development Policy

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Commission’s comparative advantages

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The particular role of the Commission and its added value: 1.

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Global presence and expertise as a delivery agent Promotion of policy coherence Promoting best practices and stimulating the debate on development Facilitation of coordination and harmonisation Support to democracy, human rights, good governance and respect for international law Promotion of participation of civil society and North South solidarity

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Guiding principles of action

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Differentiated approach:

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mix of objectives and modalities depending on contexts and needs

(LDCs, LICs, MICs, fragile states)

Concentration at country/ regional level

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Areas for Community action

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Trade and regional integration Environment and sustainable management of natural resources Infrastructure, communications and transport Water and energy Rural development, territorial planning, agriculture and food security Governance, democracy, human rights, and support for economic and institutional reforms Conflict prevention and fragile states Human development Social cohesion and employment

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A strengthened approach to mainstreaming

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- Democracy, good governance, human rights, the rights of children and indigenous peoples

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Gender equality

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Environmental sustainability

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HIV/ AIDS

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Other actions

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Support to global funds and initiatives

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linked to MDGs and Global Public Goods

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Policy coherence for development

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rolling work programme to be agreed between Commission and Member States

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Aid modalities

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A wide range of modalities based on needs and performance:

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Budget Support

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Micro-finance approach

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Project aid

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EIB investments

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