European Parliament Committee on Development

The Committee on Development (Commission du développement, DEVE) is a committee of the European Parliament responsible for promoting, implementing and monitoring the development and cooperation policy of the European Union, notably talks with developing countries; aid to developing countries; and promotion of democratic values, good governance and human rights in developing countries.

The committee has thirty-four members and the same number of substitute members. Its current chair, elected on 10 July 2019, is Tomas Tobé.[1]

Chair

  • 2019–present: Tomas Tobé
  • 2014–2019: Linda McAvan
  • 2009–2014: Eva Joly
  • 2007–2009: Josep Borrell[2]
  • 2004–2006: Luisa Morgantini[3]
  • 1997–1999: Michel Rocard

See also

  • European Development Fund

References

  1. ^ [1] European Parliament press release 2019-07-10
  2. ^ Simon Taylor (31 January 2007), Committee chairs finally saddle up European Voice.
  3. ^ Committee chairs chosen European Voice, 21 July 2004.

External links

  • Official Webpage
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