EU development policy moves forward
We live in changing, uncertain times. Today’s complex challenges require new solutions and new strategies to eliminate poverty. The European Commission is refocusing its efforts to increase aid impact, concentrate on fewer sectors and focus on countries most in need.
In October 2011, EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, presented the Agenda for Change of EU development policy and a new policy for EU budget support. ‘Representing more than 50% of global aid, the EU is already the biggest donor in the world. I want to make sure it remains the most effective one, too,’ the Commissioner said.
European Development Days 2011 (EDD11), was held in Warsaw, Poland, 15-16 December 2011. The theme was ‘Development and Democracy’. www.eudevdays.eu
High-Level Panels at EDD 11
Panels which focused on the Agenda for Change
15 December
Agenda for Change – Human Rights
The Power of the Private Sector in the Development Process
16 December
Agenda for Change – Democracy
Modernising European Development Policy
Related links:
Read the European Commission’s Communication
Read the press release
Get more background information
Printer-friendly version
