European Commission DG DEV The European Consensus

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 European Commission – DG DEV ● Joint Council-Commission Statement (November 2000) Why revise it? - The world has changed (security, migration, social dimension of globalisation, . . ) - Europe has been enlarged - The global development agenda has been strengthened (MDGs, Monterrey, etc. ) Slide 2

Key ideas of revision European Commission – DG DEV 1. Maintain the philosophy of the 2000 Statement 2. Better articulate development policy with other elements of the EU external action 3. 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 Slide 3

The European Consensus on Development (1) European Commission – DG DEV → Common vision of development for Commission and member States ● First time in 50 years ● Legitimating the EU role in the world as - first donor - first trade partner for developing countries Slide 4

The European Consensus on Development (2) European Commission – DG DEV ● Joint Declaration: Council, Commission, Parliament → Two parts: ● Part I – The EU Vision of Development (Commission and Member States) ● Part II – The EC Development policy (Commission) Slide 5

European Commission – DG DEV Part I The EU Vision of Development Slide 6

Objectives European Commission – DG DEV ● Primary objective: èPoverty reduction and, eventually, poverty eradication in the context of sustainable development ● Millennium Development Goals ● Complementary objectives: good governance, human rights Slide 7

Multi- dimensional aspects of poverty European Commission – DG DEV ● Poverty has many facets: Involves economic, human, political, sociocultural capabilities ● Need to promote a balanced approach including: - human development - protection of natural resources - investments in pro-poor wealth creation Slide 8

Common values European Commission – DG DEV - Respect for human rights - Fundamental freedoms - Peace - Democracy - Good governance - Gender equality - The rule of law - Solidarity - Justice → Commitment to multilateralism Slide 9

Key principles European Commission – DG DEV - Ownership, Partnership Political dialogue Participation of civil society Gender equality Commitment to fragile states Slide 10

Increase financial resources European Commission – DG DEV èODA volumes: - Target 2015 0. 7% EU 15 0. 33% EU 10 - Interim target 2010 0. 51% EU 15 0. 17% EU 10 → EU 25 average 0. 56% → EU aid will nearly double between 2004 (34 bn €) and 2010 (66 €bn) Slide 11

Means and modalities European Commission – DG DEV Reinforce aid effectiveness and predictability: - harmonisation and alignment (Paris Declaration + additional EU commitments) - general and sector budget support - new mechanism (more predictable, less volatile) Slide 12

Coherence European Commission – DG DEV 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 Slide 13

Development and globalisation European Commission – DG DEV Development policy contributes to a more effective globalisation Slide 14

European Commission – DG DEV Part II The European Community Development Policy Slide 15

Commission’s comparative advantages European Commission – DG DEV ● The particular role of the Commission and its added value: 1. 2. 3. Global presence and expertise as a delivery agent Promotion of policy coherence Promoting best practices and stimulating the debate on development 4. Facilitation of coordination and harmonisation 5. Support to democracy, human rights, good governance and respect for international law 6. Promotion of participation of civil society and North. South solidarity Slide 16

Guiding principles of action European Commission – DG DEV - Differentiated approach: mix of objectives and modalities depending on contexts and needs (LDCs, LICs, MICs, fragile states) - Concentration at country/ regional level Slide 17

Areas for Community action European Commission – DG DEV ● ● ● ● ● 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 Slide 18

A strengthened approach to mainstreaming European Commission – DG DEV - Democracy, good governance, human rights, the rights of children and indigenous peoples - Gender equality - Environmental sustainability - HIV/ AIDS Slide 19

Other actions European Commission – DG DEV ● Support to global funds and initiatives linked to MDGs and Global Public Goods ● Policy coherence for development rolling work programme to be agreed between Commission and Member States Slide 20

Aid modalities European Commission – DG DEV ● A wide range of modalities based on needs and performance: - Budget Support Micro-finance approach Project aid EIB investments Slide 21