European Commission launches Green Paper on the future of EU development

On 10 November 2010, the European Commission launched a consultation process on the future of EU development policy. In the green paper, entitled “EU development policy in support of inclusive growth and sustainable development”, the Commission proposes four main areas for debate, focusing on the impact of EU aid, the facilitation of more inclusive growth, the promotion of sustainable development, and durable results in agriculture and food security. The green paper is part of the EU’s consultation process towards the initiation of a communication on a modernised EU development policy, in the second half of 2011.

The public consultation, open to EU and partner countries, will run from 15 November 2010 until 17 January 2011.

Click here to participate in the public consultation.

Click here to read the press release from Eurostep & Hivos.

Click here for the official document.