The European Commissioner for International Partnerships formerly European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development is the member of the

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responsible for overseeing the international cooperation and development of the

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. The position was previously titled ''Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development''. The Commissioner has to ensure that

can adapt EU's development policy to the evolving needs of EU's partner countries, delivering on EU's commitments to the

Millennium Development Goals The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were eight international development goals for the year 2015 that had been established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000, following the adoption of the United Nations Millenn ...

(MDGs) and the eradication of poverty in the context of sustainable development. The incumbent Commissioner is former Deputy Prime Minister of Finland,

Jutta Urpilainen Jutta Pauliina Urpilainen (born 4 August 1975 in Lapua) is a Finnish politician. She was the first female chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Finland, which she led from 2008 to 2014. She was the Minister of Finance of Finland from 2011 ...

Responsibilities

Commissioner for International Partnerships has to focus on the following: The main objective will be to ensure the European model of development evolves in line with new global realities. It should be strategic and effective, should create value for money and should contribute to wider political priorities. - Building on the current EU–Africa Sustainable Alliance, Prepare a new comprehensive strategy for Africa - Conclude the negotiations for a Post-Cotonou agreement with the countries from the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. - Reach comprehensive partnerships with countries of migration origin and transit - Ensure that the Europe's external financial assistance 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the

Sustainable Development Goals The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked objectives designed to serve as a "shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future".United Nations (2017) R ...

within it - Ensure that gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls continue to be a top priority in our international cooperation and development policies. - A dedicated focus on supporting civil society around the world. We should ensure they have a far greater role in designing and implementing European policies, programs and projects. - Work with other Commissioners to facilitate a swift agreement on the post-2020 Neighborhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation (DG DEVCO) has to report to Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, which helps Commissioner to fulfil his responsibilities.

List of commissioners

References

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