Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-11-15-Speech-4-012"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2007-11-15"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Situations of fragility2
dcterms:Language	"es"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20071115.2.4-012"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2007-11-15-Speech-4-0132
lpv:speaker	lp:Raül Romeva i Rueda2
lpv:spokenAs	member; DROI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; PECH (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; SEDE (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 vice-chair; FEMM (2007-02-01--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2007-05-23--2009-07-13)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2007-03-14--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee (2007-03-27--2009-07-13)3 member; G/EFA (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia (2007-03-15--2009-07-13)3 member; AFET (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Iniciativa Per Catalunya Verds - Esquerra Unida í Alternativa (2005-01-27--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (2004-09-15--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, I also truly welcome the fact that this subject is being dealt with in this Chamber, because although it is true that there is not an exhaustive legislative definition of what a fragility state is, we do have many cases which, empirically, fall into that category. This afternoon we are, for example, discussing among other matters the case of Somalia. This resolution therefore enables us to tackle some of the more serious problems that have to be faced in those contexts – for example, the fact that this fragility is frequently based on a situation of extreme poverty that tends to bring with it institutional collapse and insecurity at all levels. In addition, it is also crucial to start from the principle that these states present a challenge in terms of development, and this means that we urgently need to define a coherent agenda based on the humanitarian principle of do no harm. This is the first principle, and it is an important lesson to learn from recent events regarding the approach taken by Zoe’s Ark in Chad. With regard to external action, in particular European action, in this type of context, this must be based on implementing programmes on the ground, which must be flexible and adaptable to changing needs and based on a strategy planned in the short, medium and long term. All too often we stop at measures that may be necessary in the short term, but which fundamentally lose sight of the medium and long-term consequences. Finally, I must mention the importance of establishing a dual mechanism of accountability, in particular including an obligation for the recipient countries to be accountable, naturally, to those who have provided resources, funds and donations, but also to their own populations, whom they should and must protect and ensure the survival of. The donors should also guarantee that they are going to be accountable to these populations."@en1

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