a new development policy statement:are we ready ?Vienna, 30th May

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How do we work11.11.11Concord taskforceregular meetings (brussel, capitals)email group documentsfirst base documentstatementtoolkit

PAST1ST Development Policy Statement (2000)overall assessment is positivestrengthening the role of the ECsingle statement from the EC on devefirst time a focus and some guiding principles limited number of objectives & prioritiescapturing main discussions in 2000added value of eu deve cooperation cotonou agreement in the forefrontkey problemsstrengthening the role of the ECsome currently important issues were not coveredlack of ownership in services, regions, non state actors, etccomplementarity with members states still a question...

PRESENT11 September (New york) and 11 March (Madrid)Fight against terrorism and European Security StrategyEnlargement of the EUEP elections changed balances of powerNew Commission changed portfoliosConstitution and the ratification processPreparations for the budget 2007 2013 (financial perspectives)Preparations for the new European External Action ServiceMid Term Reviews and IQSGTowards regionalism Review of the Cotonou Agreement Millenium Development GoalsInternational commitments: Johannesburg, Monterrey, Global FundsTsunami

FUTUREEffectiveness and quality of aidregionalism and ownership on the national levelrole of civil societysupporting the partnerstate more conditionalities/stronger frameworkmr/mrs. Foreign mister and mr/mrs humanitarian aid

From Issue Paper to Development Policy Statement ?Speeches Michel and comments on his position Issue paper released (12/2004) Consultation on the internet First debate in parliament and in council Calendar:14 - 15/02: introduction and debate02/03: end of the consultation process (only contributions)25/04: discussion on policy statement (not on the paper)Draft development policy statement on the table: end june13 july: hearing in the European Parliament09 10: parliament and DPSNovember council 2005A new development statement or a revised one ?

Concord reactionThis is not a good consultation (internet)Debate with national level org.Content: some first ideasacquis of first development policy statement must be preservedmultidimensional approach to fight root causes of povertysufficient time for debatedebate eu internal values and link with rest of the worldDevelopment Policy Statement not restricted to development as such, but also discuss the role of EuropeActions on the national level

Why a new/reviewed Policy Statement ?Issue Paper = a good introduction to the DPS ?Why ?New challenges, new responses (political reason)Strengthened position for Development or changing development cooperation (power game)Backlog in aid delivery (administrative reason)Preparing for the MDGs (pr reason)EU = global playerDevelopment Policy Statement not restricted to development as such, but also discuss the role of Europe Migration policiesTrade policiesSecurity

Issue Paper: useful ?

More time for debate (September October 2005)Questions in Parliament and Council Internet questionnaire or regular in-depth debate ?Are we able to strengthen development ?Can we influence asylum/migration/trade policies ?Do we have positions on these policy areas ?Do we have the answers ready to defend ?

Some issues to look into (Issue Paper)Objectives, priorities and implementationNeeds and performances criteriaMeasurementLink between security and developmentLink between migration and developmentLink between trade and developmentLink environment and developmentAid delivery (budget support, global initiatives)Concentration on sectors and/differentiationRedefining the actorsHarmonisation and alignment

CASE 1: Development and SecurityDo we start a debate on that ? Based upon objectives of poverty reductionExamples so far and lessons learned:Fight against terrorism: extra money in Pakistan, Philipines, Indonesia: what control transparancy ?DDR programmes: effectiveness ?Is the military/foreign affairs ready for a debate on that ?Define security - human security and comprehensive securityRed line: DPS should make very clear Funds for long term not be reallocated for short term security prioritiesTake up lessons learnedFull transparancy and parliamentary control

CASE 2: Migration issuesWhat examples exist already ?Issues:Durable protection in the regionBuilding camps and setting up pilot projects

Do we ask the interior minister how these ideas contribute to the development priorities in a certain country - self settlement of migrants or protection of human rights activists.

Red lines and demands from civil societyPoverty reduction and rights based approachEU development cooperation to all developing countriesImportance of cross cutting requirementsCoherence with the development objectivesAid delivery to strengthen the partner stateAsylum and migration coherent with dev. ObjNo reallocation More clarity on global initiativesTrade for developmentPartnership, ownership and participationImpact measurement

What we need from you

Position on the key questions (see toolkit)Discussion with your government (from july)Discussion with your parliament members - july (EP)Position and letter from Austrian NGDOsComment on Draft Deve. Policy StatementFeed back from your activitiesFocal point to join the taskforce

What we have for youHave for youOne page positionBackground documentsposition of FranceLike minded countries (Austria, Netherland, Finland, UK,)document and reaction (in some weeks)ToolkitTime in the parliamentTaskforce for support

ToolkitWhat we need to strengthenInternal debate in all countriesSample letter to Minister and ParliamentOverview of activitiesContact

Danke ! Thank youContact:Rein.Antonissen@11.beEasin@concordeurope.org