11th EDF Programming

Agenda item 5: Agenda for Change

OVERVIEW

1. The need for change

2. The “Agenda for Change”

WHY THE NEED FOR CHANGE

WHY NEED FOR CHANGE?

Treaty of Europe of Lisbon 1.12.2010 – Creation of EEAS. EU Delegations have 3 pillars; political, trade and aid roles.

Now EU (not EC) Delegations potential for greater coherence between 3 pillars and 27 EU Member States (c.f One UN).

In past EU tried “to do everything, everywhere…”. We can't.

Too much focused on how much we spent rather than results achieved.

EU seen as a charity giving ‘gifts’ esp. in Africa

Need investments that promote sustainable growth

WHY NEED FOR CHANGE?

Realisation that donor funds are not ‘enough’ (e.g energy)

Poor use of grants funds (e.g for roads)

Innovative use of funds; blending grants and loans; using granst to leverage loans; risk sharing etc)

Want better political dialogue with beneficiary countries; genuine political and economic reforms in RoL and democracy.

13 ACP countries have higher GDPs than some EU Member States

No more human resources (although reallocation)

THE AGENDA FOR CHANGE

AGENDA FOR CHANGE

It is a break with past (8th, 9th, 10th EDFs…) but poverty alleviate remains overall objective

Aim is to increase impact of EU assistance through a number of guiding principles

Ownership – use of National Development Plan (support country's vision) but also CSOs, trade unions, private sector will play vital role (record all meetings)

Comprehensiveness and coherence – define EU’s relationship under all instruments; EU delivers as one.

AGENDA FOR CHANGE

Differentiation of EU aid – focus on countries most in need (implies fewer) where EU aid can have real impact (implies not all LDCs) Budget - 19 countries may no longer get bilateral aid ACP - 20 countries may no longer get bilateral aid but may still get regional and thematic assistance and loans

Simplification of process - uses National Development Plans (if appropriate) no CSP needed. EU aid plugged more directly into development ‘vision’ of country. Documents will be shorter (no long annexes!)

Synchronisation and flexibility – dance to the rhythm of the NDPs and not EDF. Greater flexibility to respond to sudden changes (ad hoc reviews).

AGENDA FOR CHANGE

Joint programming with EU MS (EIB) and others donors if possible. Improves coordination. Two levels: Joint analysis Joint response strategy (indicative allocations by donor by

sector)

Common results framework – where possible use country’s framework. If insufficient support should be provide within sector.

Sector concentration max 3 sectors in any one country with narrow definition of ‘sector’. Reduce transaction costs for SZ and EU. Priority given to sectors in Agenda for Change. Choice based on need.

AGENDA FOR CHANGE

Sectoral “menu” – reflects EU priorities; but selection based on need.

1. Democracy, human rights and rule of law Gender, tax, anti-corruption, CSOs and LAs, management of natural resources, public sector management.

2.Inclusive and sustainable growth Social protection, health and education and jobs (globally 20 % of 11th EDF should be to social sectors)

Promoting green low carbon economy, sustainable use of nat. resources

AGENDA FOR CHANGE

Stronger business environment, deeper regional integration and global market integration. New ways of engaging with private sector (blending, risk share-mechanisms)

Sustainable agriculture, fisheries, food security

Sustainable energy (globally 20 % of 11th EDF should be climate change related)