| Author (Corporate) | European Commission |
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| Series Title | COM |
| Series Details | (2014) 501 final (13.08.14) |
| Publication Date | 13/08/2014 |
| Content Type | Policy-making, Report |
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The European Union’s development policy has never been more important or effective. It is succeeding in spreading European values across our fast-changing world, gaining influence and respect for the EU. And, above all, it has been making a decisive contribution to our overriding aim of eradicating extreme poverty once and for all. In 2013 the EU continued with its political and financial support for development worldwide. It committed a substantial sum, €14.86 billion, to external development assistance. In line with the Agenda for Change – the Commission’s blueprint for a high-impact development policy focused on helping countries and people most in need – low-income and least developed countries are the principal beneficiaries of this assistance. Collectively, then, the EU and its 28 Member States remain the world’s largest aid donor. We recognise that we could do more – especially if we are to meet our collective target of providing 0.7% of the EU Gross National Income (GNI) for development by 2015. And we also recognise that development cooperation is about more than money. Our proud record of help for developing countries, supported by over 80% of European citizens, has a uniquely strong poverty focus. But it also involves a commitment to put partner countries in the driving seat and to make aid delivery as effective as possible. |
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| Source Link | http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM:2014:501:FIN |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
