Articles par tag: Afrique

  • Activists' views on EU in the world

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    Publié jeudi 17 juillet 2008 à 10h29
    par Editeur dans Debat (vu 959 fois et 1 commentaires)

    During the forum activists showed their interest in a number of round-table discussions, one of which was named ‘EU in the world.’

    On development, Laura Sullivan said that aid must be “genuine” and “effective.” EU aid policy must take into account the positions of NGOs and trade unions. Also on the subject of development, Emmanuel Drouin expressed the urgent need for a European policy on Africa in order for development to be socially just and democratic.

    Barbara Revelli highlighted the importance of the Mediterranean in external relations and asked what contribution the EU can give to the Mediterranean Union. This, of course, is of particular relevance issue in light of French President Sarkozy’s recent...

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    Tags: Afrique, Chine, développement, forum, Méditerranée, militants

  • EU external policy: what next?

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    Evaluation: 3,7/5 avec 3 votes

    Publié vendredi 11 juillet 2008 à 17h46
    par Editeur dans Debat (vu 1091 fois et 2 commentaires)

    The last war on Iraq showed until which extent Europeans may become divided when it comes to external policy. Core theme of the manifesto, “Europe in the World” was also one of the topics discussed in one of the sessions during the Vienna Forum!

    Jean Asselborn (LSAP, Luxembourg), key-note speaker, stressed the role played by the Balkan region to stabilize Europe. The region must be stabilized in the frame of a peaceful Europe. Moreover, the failure of the “Balkan project” will have as a consequence the failure of Europe as a peace project.

    Asselborn defended that the EU must assume a role in the Middle East. On the one hand Israel has the very right to exist, but it must stop its settlement policy and the blockade of the West Bank. The key to world peace lies in this region of the globe.

    Piero Fassino (DP, Italy), the second key-note speaker on this session, underlined that what is lacking in Europe is not transparency – the procedures are very clear – but democracy! Citizens feel that they do not participate in the construction...

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    Tags: Afrique, Balkans, forum, politique extérieure, UE

  • Developing development

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    Evaluation: 5/5 avec 3 votes

    Publié lundi 19 mai 2008 à 10h10
    par bverdeyen Devenir militant(e) du PSE dans L’UE dans le monde (vu 863 fois et 0 commentaires)

    The European Union today is the largest donor in development and international aid.
    A European fact we can indeed be proud of.

    But let us not rest assured...the international (aid) scene is rapidly changing, for the best and the worst.

    New players have entered the domain of international development and aid.
    China, for example, seems to have (re)discovered the African continent and are rapidly becoming a major player. Not all that strange after all, since the Chinese aid comes with much less regulations than the aid the EU or the UN offers. Yet, it comes at a much higher cost in the end.

    But the way local NGO's work is changing as well. With as much failure stories as success stories, projects have a tendency to grow more local and more small-scaled. Western aid workers slowly abandon the idea they know better and that western models can simply be implemented in a non-western context.

    Local partnerships and consultation rounds now determine the needs of local people.
    Participation and co-ownership are now key-words in these new formats being developed.
    Aid is so much more than simply drilling water holes or offering medical supplies. Aid should also come in the forms of education and information.

    As the largest donor, the European Union also has the largest responsibility. A responsibility to avoid trading aid for political sway or economic deals. Aid should be a first step to self-governance, not a hidden form...

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    Tags: Afrique, commerce, développement, mondialisation

  • The future is always beginning now...

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    Evaluation: 3,8/5 avec 5 votes

    Publié mardi 29 avril 2008 à 10h12
    par markus.austria Devenir militant(e) du PSE dans L’UE dans le monde (vu 1024 fois et 1 commentaires)

    In my post I would like to adress the following questions as proposed in the discussion paper (available at the top of this page or here):

    2. What sort of UN reform should the EU propose?
    I think that - in the longterm - the UN Security Council should be replaced by the UN General Assembly as the central decision making body within the UN umbrella. To this end, I think it will be necessary to elect UN representatives in direct elections to arrive at a sort of 'world elections' in a manifestation of the supremacy of democracy over other, more exclusive forms of government.
     
    4. How should the EU work efficiently with NATO?
    I think we should think about developing military structures on a European level outside NATO in order to indenpendently carry out missions covered by the Petersberg tasks and the UN. Also, I think the EU member states actively engaged in the NATO should press the US to restrain from engaging private contractors in conflic regions (keyword: Blackwater).
     
    8. What actions should be undertaken by the EU to achieve the UN Millennium Goals?
    I think that the sole establishment of a headline number, such as 0.7 percent of GDP spent on Development Aid, will not be sufficient to face the challenge of economic (and social!) prosperity... Lire la suite

    Tags: Afrique, défense, démocratie, développement, militants, multilatéralisme, ONU, paix, pauvreté

    Dossier: PES manifesto consultation.pdf

  • Europe must embrace responsible lending practices to developing nations

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    Evaluation: 4/5 avec 3 votes

    Publié vendredi 8 février 2008 à 10h47
    par Gail Hurley dans L’UE dans le monde (vu 1247 fois et 0 commentaires)

    The Party of European Socialists is asking citizens what Europe should stand for in the world, and how it can promote democracy, human rights and sustainable development. Many policy-makers in developed countries are currently talking about 'responsible lending' to developing countries. This follows recent rounds of debt cancellation for the poorest countries and fears that these very same countries will quickly re-accumulate unpayable debt all over again.

    Many Western creditor countries have also been quick to point the finger at newer lenders, such as China, India, Brazil and Venezuela arguing that these countries are lending irresponsibly to the poorest nations and do not care about human rights or environmental protection in the activities they finance. What should the EU do - and stand for - in such circumstances?

    It would be easy for European lenders - both governments and private banks - to initiate a 'race to the bottom' arguing that Europe's financiers need to compete for business in the developing world and therefore cannot adhere to standards on transparency or social and environmental protection. Instead, the EU must seize the opportunity to raise the bar much higher and make the finance it offers of excellent quality. It is in this spirit that the European Network on Debt and Development... Lire la suite

    Tags: Afrique, aide, développement, faim

    Dossier: Responsible_Financing_Charter_report.pdf, Responsible_Financing_Charter.pdf

  • La fuite des cerveaux - que faire?

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    Evaluation: 4,5/5 avec 4 votes

    Publié jeudi 7 février 2008 à 09h46
    par Editeur dans L’UE dans le monde (vu 1082 fois et 0 commentaires)

    Le Parti socialiste ouvrier espagnol PSOE se présente aux élections législatives avec une proposition très débattue afin de pallier la fuite des cerveaux. Javier Moreno, député européen pour le PSOE, nous l'explique:



    Qu'en pensez-vous? Le programme électoral du PSE doit-il reprendre cette proposition? Lire la suite

    Tags: Afrique, développement, immigration

  • Mini planet - huge problems

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    Evaluation: 4,4/5 avec 5 votes

    Publié vendredi 11 janvier 2008 à 12h55
    par fairness Devenir militant(e) du PSE dans L’UE dans le monde (vu 1475 fois et 2 commentaires)

    This video has been going around the internet for a while. The idea is to consider how the world’s ‘goods’ would be distributed if we had a ‘miniature earth’ with only 100 people on the planet. It is really an interesting way of presenting problems such as poverty, AIDS and illiteracy.



    Such a video makes you feel privileged - privileged to be a ‘rich’ European who doesn’t have to worry about lack of water or children dying of AIDS. At the same time it’s frustrating – frustrating to be reminded of how far we are away from social justice.

    What should the EU do to ensure a more fair distribution of the world’s goods? Posing this question will not give me any points for originality, but it’s certainly essential to debate. Both on miniature and ‘real’ earth there is a long way to go before we can speak of social justice.

    At the same time we should not forget that social injustice prospers in Europe as well. The obvious case is the huge gap between Western and... Lire la suite

    Tags: Afrique, aide, droits de l'homme, faim, solidarité

  • Les marchés des pays en développement ne sont pas une menace pour les multinationales

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    Evaluation: 3,5/5 avec 2 votes

    Publié jeudi 20 décembre 2007 à 11h30
    par Editeur dans L’UE dans le monde (vu 1197 fois et 0 commentaires)

    ‘APE’ – un acronyme qui n'a l'air de rien... Et pourtant, les accords de partenariat économique (puisque c'est d'eux qu'on parle) avec les pays pauvres sont un thème brûlant de discussion!

    Pour linstant, l'Union européenne est en train de néogcier des accords commerciaux avec 77 pays d'Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique (ACP). Si le monde en développement et l'UE n'arrivent pas à un accord avant la fin de l'année, les 77 pays ACP risquent de se retrouver soumis à un régime nettement moins favorable. La date-butoir des négociations vient d'être reportée, ce qui donne plus de temps à l'UE et aux pays en développement pour la réflexion.

    Si l'on pose la question aux pays pauvres signataires, l'actuelle offre de l'UE n'est pas vraiment un rêve devenu réalité. Les APE ouvriront les marchés des pays en développement dans une mesure sans précédent. Et les pays pauvres s'inquiètent de ce que cette libéralisation accrue ne laisse leurs marchés à la merci des multinationales.  L'ONG internationale ActionAid craint les conséquences d'une...

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    Tags: Afrique, commerce équitable, développement