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December 20, 2011
Re-thinking Europe: what development can offer
Posted by edcsp under Blog | Tags: "Simon Maxwell", development, eurozone crisis, policy |Leave a Comment
In development circles, we often ask what ‘Europe’ can contribute to our development objectives. However, with Europe in financial and perhaps even political crisis, isn’t time we asked what development can contribute to our European objectives? Simon Maxwell sets out three answers to this question in his latest EDCSP blog.
November 18, 2010
European Commission launches a debate on EU development policy
Posted by edcsp under Blog, Research | Tags: "Simon Maxwell", development, EU development policy in support of inclusive growth and sustainable development, European development policy, growth, policy, sustainable development |Leave a Comment
On 10th November, the European Commission launched a public consultation on ‘EU development policy in support of inclusive growth and sustainable development’. Although the paper covers a broad range of issues, it seeks to answer four key questions:
- How to ensure high impact on EU development policy;
- How to facilitate more, and more inclusive, growth in developing countries;
- How to promote sustainable development as a driver for progress;
- How to achieve durable results in the area of agriculture and food security.
Simon Maxwell has published his initial thoughts on the Green Paper in an opinion piece titled “Playing poker with development policy”. Do you agree with his analysis? Add your thoughts by commenting on his piece. (more…)

