Position papers in the area of international development
We define development as “enabling everyone to achieve their full
potential, and lead productive and creative lives with dignity according
to their needs and choices, whilst fulfilling their obligations and
realising their rights”. Development must be sustainable i.e. make
responsible use of resources so that current needs can be met without
compromising the ability to meet the needs of future generations.
(Strategy 2020, adopted at the 17th General Assembly, Nairobi, November
2009)
Our specific contribution to development is through
services in relation to disasters, health, and social provision that are
designed to prevent and reduce the underlying causes of vulnerability.
We also contribute to development by building resilient community and
civil society capacities, and changing mindsets for social and personal
transformation.
In 2011 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) produced the following position paper on development:
Read the full position paper
Older position papers in the area of international development:
- Contribution to the EU/Africa Joint Strategy (.pdf file) - 18 April 2007
- Maintaining a focus on health in the EU development assistance (.pdf file) - 30 November 2006
- Consultation on the future of the EC development policy (.pdf file) - 17 March 2005
What are position papers?
“Position papers” reflect the views of all EUNS and the International Federation – unless stated otherwise - on a given subject related to the work of the EU institutions.
Position papers are a key element to support the Red Cross/EU Office in order to:
- seek recognition of the specific mandate of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent
- pool ideas and expertise into a strong voice on EU issues
- strengthen internal collaboration
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