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Food sovereignty means reaffirming the right to a food supply based on small- and medium-scale production which takes into account local crops and the variety of traditional methods employed in farming, livestock-rearing, fishing, marketing and the management of rural areas, in which women play a fundamental role.
Food sovereignty means reaffirming the right to a food supply based on small- and medium-scale production which takes into account local crops and the variety of traditional methods employed in farming, livestock-rearing, fishing, marketing and the management of rural areas, in which women play a fundamental role.
Concerning the Communication, greater emphasis should be given to some critical cross-cutting issues which play an important role in each area as they can represent a concrete impediment to African agricultural development.
Concerning the Communication, greater emphasis should be given to some critical cross-cutting issues which play an important role in each area as they can represent a concrete impediment to African agricultural development.
This is the case of the role of women as the dominant agricultural producers in many parts of Africa and the consequent adequate targeting of attention on their particular needs, namely access to and control of productive resources.
This is the case of the role of women as the dominant agricultural producers in many parts of Africa and the consequent adequate targeting of attention on their particular needs, namely access to and control of productive resources.
The economic involvement of women is essential to their freedom and emancipation and to the development of society.
The economic involvement of women is essential to their freedom and emancipation and to the development of society.
For this reason, women must be given access to resources.
For this reason, women must be given access to resources.
Ensuring that they and their families are healthy and have enough to eat and educating them as well as their children changes their circumstances and also that of their community, where women will become involved in social and political affairs as well.
Ensuring that they and their families are healthy and have enough to eat and educating them as well as their children changes their circumstances and also that of their community, where women will become involved in social and political affairs as well.
Microcredit is a very important means of combating poverty: microfinance may help to underpin rural-development programmes by drawing on the experience and the cooperation of local financial institutions which specialise in assisting vulnerable groups.
Microcredit is a very important means of combating poverty: microfinance may help to underpin rural-development programmes by drawing on the experience and the cooperation of local financial institutions which specialise in assisting vulnerable groups.
Another determining factor is the land issue .
Another determining factor is the land issue .
In many developing countries, land is an asset which is in the hands of very few people.
In many developing countries, land is an asset which is in the hands of very few people.
Rural families often have no property title and are required to work on leased land and/or on landowners' estates.
Rural families often have no property title and are required to work on leased land and/or on landowners' estates.
For this reason, support must be provided for agricultural-reform processes which will enable country dwellers to acquire land.
For this reason, support must be provided for agricultural-reform processes which will enable country dwellers to acquire land.
The problem of desertification is directly related to the tragedy of hunger.
The problem of desertification is directly related to the tragedy of hunger.
Donor countries and local governments must act in order to improve water supplies and combat soil impoverishment.
Donor countries and local governments must act in order to improve water supplies and combat soil impoverishment.
Water resources should be properly controlled and allocated more equitably in order to ensure that the handful of people who manage those resources are unable to profit from them.
Water resources should be properly controlled and allocated more equitably in order to ensure that the handful of people who manage those resources are unable to profit from them.
The scarcity and poor quality of water in Africa are detrimental both to food security and to human health.
The scarcity and poor quality of water in Africa are detrimental both to food security and to human health.
The lack of basic infrastructure, public works and services hampers sustainable development, economic growth and both human and social development within Africa.
The lack of basic infrastructure, public works and services hampers sustainable development, economic growth and both human and social development within Africa.
In the agricultural sector there is no possibility of stable growth unless there is a sound network of water, energy and transport infrastructure.
In the agricultural sector there is no possibility of stable growth unless there is a sound network of water, energy and transport infrastructure.
Donors must ensure that funds allocated to infrastructure are better allocated, whilst governments and local communities must be involved to a greater extent in the growth process.
Donors must ensure that funds allocated to infrastructure are better allocated, whilst governments and local communities must be involved to a greater extent in the growth process.
A controversial issue is that of food aid , which often does not arrive in time, does not reach the people in greatest need, discourages local production or is related to the food surpluses produced in the North.
A controversial issue is that of food aid , which often does not arrive in time, does not reach the people in greatest need, discourages local production or is related to the food surpluses produced in the North.
Sometimes food is sent which past its sell-by date or which contains GMOs.
Sometimes food is sent which past its sell-by date or which contains GMOs.
Some donor countries use food aid as a political weapon by granting it to countries which prove compliant and which toe their political line.
Some donor countries use food aid as a political weapon by granting it to countries which prove compliant and which toe their political line.
Pursuant to the 1996 Rome Declaration, the signatory states are required to abide by the following provision: 'Food should not be used as an instrument for political and economic pressure'.
Pursuant to the 1996 Rome Declaration, the signatory states are required to abide by the following provision: 'Food should not be used as an instrument for political and economic pressure'.
Finally, the Communication fails to emphasise the importance of combating HIV/AIDS ; this would also avoid the decimation of the age groups with the best potential for progressing technologically, namely young people, as improving the educational level of rural people is a critical precondition for filling the African technology gap.
Finally, the Communication fails to emphasise the importance of combating HIV/AIDS ; this would also avoid the decimation of the age groups with the best potential for progressing technologically, namely young people, as improving the educational level of rural people is a critical precondition for filling the African technology gap.
Health and agriculture are closely linked: good health affects agriculture by increasing people’s capacity in rural areas to work and produce to earn a decent livelihood.
Health and agriculture are closely linked: good health affects agriculture by increasing people’s capacity in rural areas to work and produce to earn a decent livelihood.
HIV/AIDS in particular affects the most productive working age groups, is most destructive at the community level, and has major implications for food security in Sub-Saharan Africa.
HIV/AIDS in particular affects the most productive working age groups, is most destructive at the community level, and has major implications for food security in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Furthermore, the specific needs of young farmers and future leaders of the rural communities, mainly in terms of strategies to retain them in rural areas are not sufficiently stressed by the Communication: young people have an integral part to play in Africa’s socio-economic development and for that reason it is essential to enhance the interest of young people in agriculture and also to reduce migratory flows from rural areas.
Furthermore, the specific needs of young farmers and future leaders of the rural communities, mainly in terms of strategies to retain them in rural areas are not sufficiently stressed by the Communication: young people have an integral part to play in Africa’s socio-economic development and for that reason it is essential to enhance the interest of young people in agriculture and also to reduce migratory flows from rural areas.
Margrete Auken, Thijs Berman, Josep Borrell Fontelles, Danutė Budreikaitė, Nirj Deva, Alain Hutchinson, Maria Martens, Luisa Morgantini, Pierre Schapira, Frithjof Schmidt
Margrete Auken, Thijs Berman, Josep Borrell Fontelles, Danutė Budreikaitė, Nirj Deva, Alain Hutchinson, Maria Martens, Luisa Morgantini, Pierre Schapira, Frithjof Schmidt
John Bowis, Manolis Mavrommatis, Anders Wijkman
John Bowis, Manolis Mavrommatis, Anders Wijkman
PE 396.469v02-00
PE 396.469v02-00
ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ 1: CURRICULUM VITAE НА HUBERT WEBER
ANNEX 1: CURRICULUM VITAE OF Hubert WEBER
ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ 2: краткО изложение НА HUBERT WEBER НА ОПИТА МУ КАТО ЧЛЕН НА СМЕТНАТА ПАЛАТА И ЦЕЛИТЕ МУ ЗА ЕДИН БЪДЕЩ МАНДАТ
ANNEX 2: SUMMARY BY HUBERT WEBER OF EXPERIENCE AS A COURT MEMBER AND OBJECTIVES FOR A FUTURE MANDATE
– като взе предвид член 247, параграф 3, от Договора за ЕО и член 160 Б, параграф 3, от Договора Евратом, съгласно които Съветът се е консултирал с него ( C6‑0310/2007 ),
– having regard to Article 247(3) of the EC Treaty and Article 160b(3) of the Euratom Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament ( C6‑0310/2007 ),
– като взе предвид, че на свое заседание на 6 ноември 2007 г. комисията по бюджетен контрол изслуша кандидата на Съвета за член на Сметната палата и разгледа неговата професионална квалификация в съответствие с критериите, посочени в член 247, параграф 2 от Договора за ЕО и член 160б, параграф 2 от Договора за Евратом;
– having regard to the fact that at its meeting of 6 November 2007 the Committee on Budgetary Control heard the Council's nominee for membership of the Court of Auditors and considered the nominee's qualifications in light of the criteria laid down by Article 247(2) of the EC Treaty and Article 160b(2) of the Euratom Treaty,
– като взе предвид член 101 от своя правилник,
– having regard to Rule 101 of its Rules of Procedure,
– като взе предвид доклада на комисията по бюджетен контрол ( A6‑0433/2007 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control ( A6‑0433/2007 ),
2. възлага на своя председател да предаде настоящата резолюция на Съвета и, за сведение, на Сметната палата, както и на други институции на ЕО и на контролните институции на държавите-членки.
Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and, for information, the Court of Auditors and the other institutions of the European Communities, and the audit institutions of the Member States.
A good working relationship between the European Court of Auditors and Parliament is essential for the functioning of the European Union's financial control system.
A good working relationship between the European Court of Auditors and Parliament is essential for the functioning of the European Union's financial control system.
By contrast, Parliament plays a rather minor role in the appointment procedure concerning Members of the Court.
By contrast, Parliament plays a rather minor role in the appointment procedure concerning Members of the Court.
The Members of the Court are appointed by the Council upon proposals from the Member States.
The Members of the Court are appointed by the Council upon proposals from the Member States.
Parliament is only consulted before the appointment.
Parliament is only consulted before the appointment.
Therefore, tensions may arise in the case of differences of opinion between Parliament and Council.
Therefore, tensions may arise in the case of differences of opinion between Parliament and Council.
Parliament tried to minimise the risk of differences of opinion by making public the general principles guiding its judgement in two resolutions of 1992 and 1995 on the procedure for consulting the Parliament on the appointment of Members of the Court
Parliament tried to minimise the risk of differences of opinion by making public the general principles guiding its judgement in two resolutions of 1992 and 1995 on the procedure for consulting the Parliament on the appointment of Members of the Court
Resolution A3-0345/92 , OJ C 337 of 21.12.1992, p.51, and Resolution A4-0001/95 , OJ C 43 of 20.02.1995, p.75. .
Resolution A3-0345/92 , OJ C 337 of 21.12.1992, p.51, and Resolution A4-0001/95 , OJ C 43 of 20.02.1995, p.75. .
In particular, in its resolution of 1992, in order to enhance transparency,
In particular, in its resolution of 1992, in order to enhance transparency,
Parliament published the following set of criteria for its assessment of candidates:
Parliament published the following set of criteria for its assessment of candidates:
a) high-level professional experience acquired in public finance or in management and management auditing;
a) high-level professional experience acquired in public finance or in management and management auditing;
b) where appropriate, prior issue of a discharge in the case of management duties carried out previously by the applicants;
b) where appropriate, prior issue of a discharge in the case of management duties carried out previously by the applicants;
c) in the case of those who have performed management duties in the public or private sectors, an impeccable management record;
c) in the case of those who have performed management duties in the public or private sectors, an impeccable management record;
d) candidates not to hold an elected office or have any responsibilities in a political party with effect from the date of appointment;
d) candidates not to hold an elected office or have any responsibilities in a political party with effect from the date of appointment;
e) in view of the nature of the work to be done, the age of candidates will also be taken into account: for example, it seems reasonable to stipulate that Members should not be over 65 at the end of their first term of office or over 70 at the end of their second.
e) in view of the nature of the work to be done, the age of candidates will also be taken into account: for example, it seems reasonable to stipulate that Members should not be over 65 at the end of their first term of office or over 70 at the end of their second.
It would not be normal either if, through his or her appointment to the Court of Auditors, candidates were able to evade the age-limits applicable to the same post in their country of origin;
It would not be normal either if, through his or her appointment to the Court of Auditors, candidates were able to evade the age-limits applicable to the same post in their country of origin;
f) finally, in addition to assessing individual merit, Parliament will ensure that a sensible balance is maintained in the composition of the Court as a whole.
f) finally, in addition to assessing individual merit, Parliament will ensure that a sensible balance is maintained in the composition of the Court as a whole.
For example, while the Court's existing composition is fairly successful in terms of the varied origin of its members, the lack of female representation is unjustifiable;
For example, while the Court's existing composition is fairly successful in terms of the varied origin of its members, the lack of female representation is unjustifiable;
g) it would be desirable for Members not to serve for more than two terms.
g) it would be desirable for Members not to serve for more than two terms.
Experience from the recent past shows that despite the above-mentioned resolutions differences of opinion could not always be resolved.
Experience from the recent past shows that despite the above-mentioned resolutions differences of opinion could not always be resolved.
In 2004 the Committee on Budgetary Control adopted a negative opinion concerning two of the ten new Members of the Court proposed in line with the Accession Treaty.
In 2004 the Committee on Budgetary Control adopted a negative opinion concerning two of the ten new Members of the Court proposed in line with the Accession Treaty.
One of the candidates withdrew but the other did not.
One of the candidates withdrew but the other did not.
Although the negative opinion was confirmed by the plenary, the candidate was appointed as a Member of the Court by the Council.
Although the negative opinion was confirmed by the plenary, the candidate was appointed as a Member of the Court by the Council.
As regards the current appointment procedure, several candidates proposed by the Member States do not fully comply with all the criteria set out in Parliament's resolution of 1992.
As regards the current appointment procedure, several candidates proposed by the Member States do not fully comply with all the criteria set out in Parliament's resolution of 1992.
In addition, Parliament's efforts to maintain a sensible balance in the composition of the Court and to remedy the lack of female representation are being undermined by the current proposals of the Member States.
In addition, Parliament's efforts to maintain a sensible balance in the composition of the Court and to remedy the lack of female representation are being undermined by the current proposals of the Member States.
Whereas to date, there are 22 male and 5 female Members, the balance would be 23 male to 4 female Members if all nominated candidates were appointed.
Whereas to date, there are 22 male and 5 female Members, the balance would be 23 male to 4 female Members if all nominated candidates were appointed.
In view of the above, the rapporteur considers that more effective tools are needed to ensure that Parliament, and the Budgetary Control Committee in particular, establish a fruitful relationship with each Member of the Court from the day of his or her appointment.
In view of the above, the rapporteur considers that more effective tools are needed to ensure that Parliament, and the Budgetary Control Committee in particular, establish a fruitful relationship with each Member of the Court from the day of his or her appointment.
She is of the opinion that the criteria and procedures laid down in the resolutions of 1992 and 1995 urgently need to be reviewed, consolidated and communicated to the Council, to the authorities of the Member States responsible for proposing the candidates and to the public.
She is of the opinion that the criteria and procedures laid down in the resolutions of 1992 and 1995 urgently need to be reviewed, consolidated and communicated to the Council, to the authorities of the Member States responsible for proposing the candidates and to the public.
In conclusion, the rapporteur recommends that a much closer cooperation between Parliament and Council (ECOFIN) on the nomination procedure be established.
In conclusion, the rapporteur recommends that a much closer cooperation between Parliament and Council (ECOFIN) on the nomination procedure be established.
Parliament should receive information on the candidates proposed by each Member State in due time.
Parliament should receive information on the candidates proposed by each Member State in due time.
In a medium term perspective, Council and Parliament should agree on a more coherent and efficient nomination procedure, which would be an important element of the urgent organisational reform of the European Court of Auditors.
In a medium term perspective, Council and Parliament should agree on a more coherent and efficient nomination procedure, which would be an important element of the urgent organisational reform of the European Court of Auditors.
Роден през 1939 г. във Виена, Австрия.
Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1939.
Докторска степен по право от Университета във Виена.
Doctor of Law of the University of Vienna.
От 1959 г. до 1970 г. е държавен служител, отговорен за политиката в областта на заетостта, а впоследствие - заместник-директор в Министерството на социалните въпроси на Австрия.
Worked in the Austrian civil service in the administration of employment policy, later Assistant Director at the Ministry of Social Affairs, from 1959 to 1970.
От 1970 г. до 1975 г. е одитор към Сметната палата на Австрия, натоварен с одитирането на кабинета на канцлера, на Министерството на външните работи и на Министерството на правосъдието.
Auditor at the Austrian Court of Auditors, conducting audits of the Chancellor's Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice from 1970 to 1975.
От 1971 г. участва в проекти, организирани от гeнералния секретариат на ИНТОСАЙ (Международна организация на върховните одитни институции), която се помещава в австрийската Сметна палата.
From 1971 he was involved in projects being carried out by the Secretariat-General of the World Association of Audit Institutions, INTOSAI (International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions), which is domiciled at the Austrian Court of Auditors.
От 1975 г. до 1980 г. е началник на кабинета на председателя на австрийската Сметна палата и по-късно заема поста ръководител на организационния отдел, отговорен за генералния секретариат на ИНТОСАЙ.
Head of the Private Office of the President of the Court of Auditors and then Head of the organisational unit responsible for INTOSAI's Secretariat General from 1975 to 1980.
От 1981 г. до 1989 г. заема поста ръководител на отдел „Персонал“ (организационни, бюджетни и свързани с личния състав въпроси, обучение).
Head of Personnel (organisation, budgetary and personnel matters, training) from 1981 to 1989.
От 1990 г. до 1995 г.е главен директор на отдел „Одит на държавните предприятия“ и отговаря за наблюдението на международното развитие в сферата на дейността на ИНТОСАЙ и организациите, създадени от нея в различни региони (АФРОСАЙ, АРАБОСАЙ, АЗОСАЙ, КАРОСАЙ, ЕВРОСАЙ, ОЛАСЕФС и СПАСАЙ), както и за сътрудничеството по проектите на ООН в сферата на финансовия одит.
From 1990 to 1995, Director General of the Public Enterprise Audit Division, responsible for monitoring international developments, particularly in the field of INTOSAI and organisations set up by the latter in various regions (AFROSAI, ARABOSAI, ASOSAI, CAROSAI, EUROSAI, OLACEFS and SPASAI), and for cooperating in United Nation projects in the financial audit field.
От 1 май 2004 г. до 15 януари 2005 г. е доайен на Одитна група III (Външни дейности).
From 1 May 2004 until 15 January 2005, the Dean of Audit Group III: External actions.
От 16 януари 2005 г. е председател на Европейската сметна палата за период от три години.
From 16 January 2005, President of the European Court of Auditors for a term of office of three years.
Инициативата за създаване на Европейската сметна палата принадлежи на Европейския парламент, формата на нейния мандат е повлияна в значителна степен от Декларацията от Лима, документ на Международната организация на върховните одитни институции (ИНТОСАЙ), наричана много често "Магна Харта на финансовия контрол".
The European Parliament provided the impetus for the foundation of the European Court of Auditors, and its mandate is strongly influenced by the Lima Declaration, a document drawn up by the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), frequently described as the Magna Carta of financial control.