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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2003-12-03"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:EU-Mozambique fisheries agreement2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20031203.12.3-158"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-12-03-Speech-3-1592
lpv:speaker	lp:Linda McAVAN2
lpv:spoken text	". Mr President, the main concern of the Committee on Development and Cooperation in relation to this agreement is to make sure that its impact is in keeping with the wider development goals of the Union. We are very keen to ensure that development policy is not ghettoised into one little bit of the Commission, and that its objectives are mainstreamed right across EU policies when we are dealing with the developing world. What does this mean in concrete terms in relation to this agreement? It means we want to see real benefits for the local communities and assurances that this agreement will not have negative impacts on the local populations that depend on fisheries. We want the Commission to maximise local employment opportunities arising from the agreement, looking at access for fishermen to the tuna fishing business. We are keen to see women be given a role in the marketing and processing of fisheries products. Stock management issues are also important. We want the Commission to make sure that the agreement takes full account of the sustainable management of fisheries resources, particularly with regard to tuna stocks. The emphasis should be on decentralised production using low-cost, sustainable farming methods. Like Mr Stevenson we welcome the Commission's proposals to allocate the financial compensation to measures which promote institutional development, marine surveillance, research, training and quality control. This is a good step in the right direction because it is important that the money also goes into furthering our development goals. Finally, I agree with all those who are saying that it is extremely important that the Parliament be kept informed of the implementation of this agreement. We need regular assessments on what is happening on the ground before we can agree to any renewal of the agreement."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member_of_the_bureau; PES (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Labour Party (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Development and Cooperation (2003-06-02--2004-07-19)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"McAvan (PSE ),"1 "draftsman of the opinion of the Committee on Development and Cooperation"1

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