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THE NEW EUROPEAN CONSENSUS ON DEVELOPMENT 
“OUR WORLD, OUR DIGNITY, OUR FUTURE” 
 
1. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda), adopted by the 
United Nations in September 2015, is the international community’s response to 
global challenges and trends in relation to Sustainable Development. With the 
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at its core, the 2030 Agenda is a 
transformative political framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable 
development global y. It balances the economic, social, and environmental 
dimensions of sustainable development, including the key issues of governance and 
peaceful and inclusive societies, recognising the essential interlinkages between its 
goals and targets. It must be implemented as a whole and not selectively. The 2030 
Agenda aims to leave no one behind and seeks to reach the furthest behind first. 
 
2. The evolution from the Mil ennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Sustainable 
Development Goals reflects the changing approach to global development. This 
approach, based on sustainable development and human rights, is fully consistent 
with EU values and principles. The 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs are universal and 
apply to al  countries at al  stages of development, based on national ownership and 
shared responsibility. Multi-stakeholder partnerships are key the implementation 
of SDGs. 
 
3. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA), as an integral part of the 2030 Agenda, sets 
a new paradigm for implementation through effective use of financial and nonfinancial 
means, by placing domestic action and sound policies at the forefront. 
Furthermore, the 2030 Agenda is complemented by the Sendai Framework on 
Disaster Risk Reduction, and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change which provides 
a legally binding framework setting global climate efforts on a new course. 
Implementation of these commitments must be founded on a rules-based global 
order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core. 
 
4. The EU and its Member States are committed to a life of dignity for al  that reconciles 
economic prosperity and efficiency, peaceful societies, social inclusion and 
environmental responsibility. In doing so, efforts wil  be targeted towards eradicating 
poverty, reducing vulnerabilities and addressing inequalities to ensure that no one is 
left behind. By contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda, the EU and its 
Member States will also foster a stronger, more sustainable, inclusive, secure and 
prosperous Europe. 
 
5. This European Consensus on Development contributes to the 2030 Agenda and frames its 
implementation in partnership with al  developing countries, taking due account of the framework 
provided by the Lisbon Treaty. In addition, the Global Strategy for the EU’s Foreign and Security 
Policy (the Global Strategy) provides an overall vision for a joined-up, credible and responsive 
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well as the ones in Para 8 and 19, are 
engagement in the world. These documents wil  complement the strategic overal  approach of the 
an attempt to make it clear, that the EU 
EU to contribute to the transformational goals of the 2030 Agenda through domestic policies and 
needs an overall strategy/ 
framework/ approach to the 
internal measures. 
implementation of the Agenda 2030 
and the SDGs. The Consensus alone 
wil  not be enough! 
6. The purpose of this Consensus is to provide the framework for a common approach 
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to development policy that wil  be applied by the EU and its Member States while 
fully respecting each other’s distinct roles and competences. It wil  guide the action 
of EU institutions and Member States in their cooperation with al  developing 
countries. Actions by the EU and its Member States wil  be mutual y reinforcing and 
coordinated to ensure complementarity and impact. 
 
1. THE EU’s RESPONSE TO THE 2030 AGENDA 

 
1.1 Stronger and more effective EU action in a changing world 

 
7. The EU and its Member States must respond to current global chal enges and 
opportunities in the light of the 2030 Agenda. They wil  implement the 2030 Agenda 
across all existing and future internal and external policies, integrating in a balanced and 
coherentmanner the three dimensions of sustainable development, and addressing 
theinterlinkages between the different SDGs as wel  as the global impacts of our domestic 
actions. Implementation will be closely coordinated with that of the Paris Agreement on 
Climate Change and other international commitments, including the New Urban Agenda. 
 
8. Within this overarching strategic framework for sustainable development, a coherent and 
coordinated approach to EUexternal action wil  be important for the successful 
implementation of the 2030Agenda global y. With its institutional set-up and political 
instruments provided under the Lisbon Treaty, the EU is wel  equipped to respond to global 
chal enges andopportunities where they arise. 
 
9. The EU Global Strategy sets out a vision for the EU’s engagement in the world, 
through a range of policies which include development policy. It highlights the 
important role of the 2030 Agenda, which has the potential to trigger the necessary 
transformation in support of EU values and the objectives of EU external action. The 
SDGs will be a cross-cutting dimension of al  the work to implement the EU Global 
Strategy. This Consensus wil  contribute to the achievements of the priorities of EU 
external action, including through support to resilience at al  levels. In doing so, the 
EU and its Member States wil  foster a dynamic and multidimensional approach to 
resilience, to deal with vulnerability to multiple inter-related risks. 
 
1.2 The Development Response 
 
10. Development Policy is central within the overal  EU response to the 2030 Agenda, 
and this Consensus on Development is a cornerstone of this development response. 
The primary objective of EU development policy, as laid down in Article 208(1) of 
the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, is the reduction and, in the 
long-term, the eradication of poverty. The EU and its Member States wil  apply the 
principle of policy coherence for development (PCD), and wil  take into account the 
objectives of development cooperation in al  external and internal policies that they 
implement and that are likely to affect developing countries. PCD is a fundamental 
part of the EU’s contribution to achieving the SDGs. 
 
11. The EU development policy also pursues the objectives of EU external action in 
particular those set out in Article 21(2)(d) of the Treaty of the European Union (TEU) 

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of fostering the sustainable economic, social and environmental development of 
developing countries, with the primary aim of eradicating poverty. In line with the 
objectives set out in Article 21 (2) TEU, development policy also contributes inter alia 
to supporting democracy, the rule of law and human rights, preserving peace and 
preventing conflict, improving the quality of the environment and the sustainable 
management of global natural resources, assisting populations, countries and 
regions confronting natural or man-made disasters and promoting an international 
system based on stronger multilateral cooperation and good global governance. 
Therefore, the Consensus wil  also contribute to the requirement of ensuring 
consistency between the different areas of EU external action and between these 
and its other policies. 
 
12. A key factor to achieve these common objectives is for the EU to act united. The 
EU and its Member States therefore commit to working together better. Greater 
coherence is required between Member States and EU institutions. Coherent and 
consistent engagement will result in greater credibility, legitimacy, accountability, 
added value, influence and positive impact on the world. The EU and its Member 
States must be united in diversity, using a variety of experiences and approaches, 
bearing in mind their respective comparative advantages. 
 
1.3 Principles and Values guiding development action 

 
13. The EU and its Member States act in accordance with the principles of EU external 
action, set out in Article 21(1) of the TEU: democracy, the rule of law, the 
universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human 
dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles 
of the United Nations Charter and international law. These universal values and good 
governance are at the heart of the 2030 Agenda. 
 
14. Political dialogue is an important way to advance development principles and also 
has a preventive dimension aiming to ensure that EU values are upheld. The EU and 
its Member States will integrate good governance, the respect of human rights, 
democracy and the rule of law in their political dialogue. This dialogue wil  be 
conducted with and beyond partner governments and wil  be a major platform for 
action, where a shared understanding will be promoted, progress will be regularly 
reviewed and appropriate supporting measures identified. 
 
15. Gender equality is at the core of the EU values and is enshrined in its legal and 
political framework. It is vital for achieving the SDGs and cuts across the whole 2030 
Agenda. The EU and its Member States wil  promote women’s and girls’ rights, 
gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls and their protection as 
a priority across all areas of action. 
 
16. The EU and its Member States wil  implement a rights-based approach to 
development cooperation, encompassing al  human rights. They wil  promote 
inclusion and participation, non-discrimination, equality and equity, transparency 
and accountability. The EU and its Member States wil  continue to play a key role 
in ensuring that no one is left behind wherever people live and regardless of 

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ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and gender 
identity, migration status or other factors. This approach includes addressing the 
multiple discriminations faced by vulnerable people and marginalised groups. 
 
17. The EU and its Member States value the participation of civil society organisations 
(CSOs) in development and encourage al  parts of society to actively engage. They 
recognise the multiple roles that CSOs play as promoters of democracy, defenders of 
rights holders and of the rule of law, social justice and human rights. The EU and its 
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Member States wil  promote civil society space and enhance their support for building 
the capacity of CSOs to strengthen their voice in the development process and to 
advance political, social and economic dialogue. 
 
18. Development effectiveness is fundamental for achieving the SDGs and should 
underpin al  forms of development cooperation. The EU and its Member States wil  
apply the development effectiveness principles, as agreed in the Global Partnership 
for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) during the Busan High Level Forum 
on Aid Effectiveness in 2011 and renewed during the High Level Meeting in Nairobi in 2016; 
namely, ownership of development priorities by developing countries, focus on 
results, inclusive development partnerships, transparency and mutual accountability. 
 
2. A Framework for action 
 
19. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda requires a strategic framework for sustainable 
development at EU level, as well as comprehensive nationalsustainable development 
strategies that factor in the SDGs and their interlinkages. 
 
When planning and implementing development cooperation, the EU and its Member 
States wil  pay particular attention to integrated actions that can create co-benefits 
and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. In this context, the actions carried by 
the EU and its Member States wil  be structured around the key themes of the 2030 
Agenda: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership. 
 
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20. The EU and its Member States wil  give prominence to drivers of sustainable 
development that cut across the SDGs and have a transformative potential, such as: 
youth; gender equality; mobility and migration; sustainable energy and climate 
change; investment and trade; good governance, democracy and rule of law; 
innovative engagement with more advanced developing countries; and mobilising 
and using domestic resources. 
 
2.1 People - Human Development and Dignity 

 
21. Global demographic growth and demographic shifts, as well as unprecedented urbanization 
trends, combined with economic,social and environmental changes, offer opportunities and 
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pose serious chal enges to sustainable development. The global population is projected to 
in the context of demographic growth 
and shifts, which should be mentioned 
increase by 2.4 bil ion people by 2050, of which 1.3 bil ion wil  be in Africa. Responding to 
at the beginning of the chapter. 
the educational needs of children and youth is crucial to promote responsible citizenship, 
develop sustainable and prosperous societies and boost youth 
employment. 

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22. Eradicating poverty in al  its dimensions, tackling discriminations and inequalities and 
leaving no one behind are at the heart of EU development cooperation policy. The EU 
and its Member States wil  pursue an end to hunger and al  forms of malnutrition as 
wel  as promote universal health coverage, universal access to quality education and 
training, adequate and sustainable social protection and decent work for al  within a 
healthy environment. The EU reiterates its commitment to al ocate at least 
20% of its Official Development Assistance (ODA) to social inclusion and 
human development. 
23. The EU and its Member States wil  support partner countries in fulfil ing their 
responsibility to strengthen their national policies and governance for the sustainable 
provision of essential services and fulfilment of human rights. 
 
24. Under-nutrition is a major obstacle to development and a lifelong burden, because it 
causes cognitive deficits, lowers the ability of children at school and leads to poor 
health and reduced economic productivity. The EU and its Member States wil  work 
to ensure access for al  to affordable, safe, sufficient and nutritious diets. Particular 
attention wil  be given to individuals in the most vulnerable situations, inter alia 
children under five, adolescent girls and women particularly during pregnancy and 
breastfeeding. They wil  make coordinated, accelerated and cross sectoral efforts to 
end hunger, increase capacity for diversified local and regional food production, 
ensure food security and nutrition and enhance resilience of the most vulnerable, 
particularly in countries facing protracted or recurrent crises. They wil  continue to 
invest in the early development of children by addressing al  forms of malnutrition, 
including stunting and wasting of children through the support for basic services in 
health, nutrition, water sanitation and hygiene, and social protection. 
 
25. The EU and its Member States wil  support the poorest communities in improving 
access for al  to land, food, water, and clean, affordable and sustainable energy 
avoiding any damaging effects on the environment. They wil  promote policy 
initiatives and support partner countries in planning and implementing an integrated 
approach to concretely address the most relevant interlinkages between land, food, 
water and energy. 
 
26. The significant increase in water demand and water shortages over the next decades, 
will lead to major challenges notably in terms of adaptation to climate change. 
Universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene is a pre-requisite for 
health and wel -being, growth and productivity. Water resources are also particularly 
exposed to environmental degradation, including climate change, threatening 
agriculture and food security. The EU and its Member States wil  support sustainable 
and integrated water management as wel  as more efficient use of water and water 
recycling including through a more strategic approach to regional development and 
integration. 
 
27. Health is central to people’s lives and is a key element of equitable and sustainable 
growth and development, including poverty eradication. The EU and its Member 
States reaffirm their commitment to protect and promote the right of everyone to 

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enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health to promote 
human dignity, wel -being and prosperityThey wil  continue to support partner 
countries in their efforts to build strong, quality and resilient health systems, by providing 
equitable access to health services and universal health coverage. The EU 
and its Member States wil  continue to invest in preventing and combating 
communicable diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and hepatitis and 
will help secure access to affordable medicines and vaccines for al . They wil  
promote research and investment in and development of new health technologies to 
address global health threats, such as epidemics and antimicrobial resistance, 
chemical pol ution and poor air quality. They wil  work towards reducing child and 
maternal mortality, promote mental health and address the growing burden of 
noncommunicable diseases in partner countries. The EU and its Member States wil  
support developing countries in health workforce training, recruitment, deployment 
and continuous professional development. They wil  promote the investment in and 
empowerment of frontline healthcare and social workers who play a critical role in 
ensuring coverage of healthcare services in remote, poor, underserved and conflict 
areas. 
 
28. Ensuring access to quality education for al  is a prerequisite for youth employability 
and long-lasting development. The EU and its Member States wil  support inclusive 
life-long learning and equitable quality education, particularly during early childhood 
and primary years. They will also promote education at secondary and tertiary level, 
technical and vocational training including work-based and adult learning. Special 
attention wil  be paid to education and training opportunities for girls and women, 
The EU and its Member States wil  intensify their efforts to ensure everyone has the 
knowledge, skil s, capabilities and rights they need to enjoy a life in dignity, to be fully 
engaged in society as responsible and productive adults, and to contribute to the 
social, economic and environmental well-being of their communities. 
 
29. Children’s needs, rights and aspirations require attention. Actions with the highest 
economic and social return include comprehensive early childhood interventions. The 
EU and its Member States wil  intensify their efforts to provide a safe and nurturing 
environment for children as an important element for fostering a productive and 
healthy young population. They further recognise that every child deserves a 
peaceful childhood and quality education, including in emergencies and crisis 
situations to avoid the risk of a “lost generation”. The EU and its Member States wil  
work with partner countries to improve the protection of children and their 
participation in decisions that concern them. 
 
30. The EU and its Member States wil  give special attention to those who are in 
disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised situations including children, the elderly, 
persons with disabilities, LGBTI persons and indigenous peoples. This wil  include 
measures to better target, protect and support these groups in order to offer them 
the same opportunities and ensure non-discriminatory access to their rights, in line 
with the principle of leaving no-one behind. 
 
31. An estimated one bil ion people across the globe have a disability, of whom 80% live 
in developing countries. People with disabilities are often the poorest in their 

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communities, facing significantly higher levels of stigma and discrimination. The EU 
and its Member States wil  take into account the specific needs of persons with 
disabilities in their development cooperation. In line with the UN Convention on the 
Rights of Persons with Disabilities, they will vigorously promote the rights of persons 
with disabilities and take stronger measures to ensure their full inclusion in society 
and their equal participation in the labour market. 
 
32. Creating sufficient good quality jobs for young people wil  remain a key chal enge. 
Targeted policies and appropriate investment are required to promote young 
people's rights, to facilitate their engagement in social, civic and economic life, and to 
ensure their full contribution to inclusive growth and sustainable development. 
Young people should also participate in democratic processes and assume leadership 
roles. 
 
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A key driver for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 

Young people are agents of development and change and as such are essential contributors 
to the 2030 Agenda, including through their ability to innovate. Neglecting their education, 
employment, social and political needs wil  undermine achievement of the SDGs and leave 
them vulnerable to crime and radicalisation particularly in situations of conflict. 
The EU and its Member States wil  focus on concrete actions to meet the specific needs of 
youth, particularly young women and girls, by increasing quality employment and 
entrepreneurship opportunities, supported by effective policies in education, vocational 
training, skil s development, and access to digital technologies and services. This wil  aim to 
harness digital innovation capacity and create opportunities to benefit from technological 
progress. The EU and its Member States wil  also aim to strengthen the rights of young 
people 
and their empowerment in the conduct of public affairs including by promoting their 
participation in local economies, societies and decision-making notably through youth 
organisations. 
 
33. The EU and its Member States wil  pursue the fulfilment of obligations under the 
Convention on the Elimination of Al  Forms of Discrimination against Women. They 
wil  vigorously promote the protection and fulfilment of women’s and girls’ rights and 
work together with partners to eliminate al  forms of sexual and gender based 
violence and discrimination, including harmful practices particularly forced, early and 
child marriage and female genital mutilation. The EU and its Member States will take 
action and strengthen policy dialogue to empower women and girls, promote their 
important role as agents of development and change and increase targeted action 
towards gender equality. This wil  include promoting their economic and social rights 
and empowerment, strengthening their voice and participation in social, economic, 
political and civil life, ensuring their physical and psychological integrity, and shifting 
the EU and the Member States’ institutional culture to deliver on their commitments. 
Promoting women’s equal access to productive employment, decent work, equal pay 
and financial services will benefit all members of society. 
 
34. The EU remains committed to the promotion, protection and fulfilment of al  human 

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rights and to the full and effective implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action 
and the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and 
Development (ICPD) and the outcomes of their review conferences and remains 
committed to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), in this context. Having 
that in mind, the EU reaffirms its commitment to the promotion, protection and 
fulfilment of the right of every individual to have full control over, and decide freely 
and responsibly on matters related to their sexuality and sexual and reproductive 
health, free from discrimination, coercion and violence. The EU further stresses the 
need for universal access to quality and affordable comprehensive sexual and 
reproductive health information, education, including comprehensive sexuality 
education, and health-care services. 
 
Gender Equality 

A key driver for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 
 
Equality between women and men of al  ages is critical for sustainable development. It has a 
multiplier effect in achieving poverty eradication and is key to unlock the development of 
democratic societies based on human rights, social justice and sustainability. Furthermore, 
gender equality is positively correlated with increased prosperity, stability and better 
outcomes in areas such as health and education. The EU and its Member States recognise 
women and girls as key agents of development and change, including their role in peace 
building and conflict resolution and humanitarian response. 
 
Stil  many women and girls continue to be deprived of rights, resources and voice. Gender 
inequality intersects with other forms of exclusion. Promoting women’s advancement and 
gender equality requires working with men and women to understand rights, equality, roles 
in society. This also entails working with key actors in societies such as teachers, religious 
and community leaders to eradicate discrimination against girls and women. 
The EU and its Member States wil  ensure that the gender perspective is systematical y 
mainstreamed across al  policies as a key contribution to the successful achievement of 
SDGs. 
They wil  accelerate their efforts to achieve gender equality and empowerment of women by 
deepening multi-stakeholder partnerships, strengthening capacity for gender responsive 
budgeting, planning, and ensuring the active participation of women and women’s 
organisations in decision-making. 
 
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35. Culture is a development enabler and may facilitate social inclusion, freedom of 
expression, identity building, civil empowerment and conflict prevention while 
strengthening economic growth. The EU and its Member States wil  promote 
intercultural dialogue and cooperation, cultural diversity and wil  protect the cultural 
heritage, boost the cultural and creative industries and wil  support cultural policies 
where these would help achieve sustainable development while taking local 
circumstances into account. 
 
36. The EU and its Member States wil  act to reduce inequality of outcomes and promote 
equal opportunities for al . By doing so, they wil  assist directly the poorest and most 
vulnerable sections of society and also help to promote more inclusive, sustainable 
growth that does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their 

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needs. Economic growth is lasting and more beneficial to the poorest when it is 
inclusive. To tackle rising economic and social inequalities, the EU and its Member 
States wil  support national development paths that maximise positive social 
outcomes and impacts. They wil  work with partner countries to promote progressive 
taxation and redistributive public policies that pay due attention to better sharing the 
benefits of growth, the creation of wealth and decent jobs and of improved access to 
factors of production, such as land or finance and human capital. 
 
37. To combat inequality, the EU and its Member States wil  also support efficient, 
sustainable and equitable social protection systems to guarantee basic income, 
prevent relapses into extreme poverty and build resilience. They wil  assess the 
determinants and trends of economic and social inequalities and strengthen their 
tools and approaches to make them more effective in addressing inequality. The EU 
and its Member States wil  mainstream the reduction of inequality in their 
development cooperation and support innovative social practices. 
 
38. The EU and its Member States will strengthen resilience, particularly of vulnerable 
populations, in the face of environmental and economic shocks, natural and manmade 
disasters and global threats to health. They wil  systematical y integrate 
resilience in their action ensuring that individuals, communities, institutions and 
countries can better prepare for, withstand, adapt, and quickly recover from stresses 
and shocks without compromising long-term development prospects. This wil  also be 
done during post disaster recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction. Closer 
cooperation and complementary action between development and humanitarian 
actors, building on a shared analysis of risks and vulnerabilities, must be ensured. 
 
39. Well managed migration and mobility can make positive contributions to inclusive 
growth and sustainable development. It is imperative to harness this positive 
contribution. Regular migration and mobility can bring benefits through the transfer 
of knowledge, skil s and productive capacity to migrants themselves, their families 
and the countries of origin and destination. At the same time, irregular migration can 
raise major chal enges and impact negatively on the countries of origin, transit and 
destination. Migration is a complex, global, long-lasting phenomenon requiring a 
carefully-designed, balanced, evidence-based and sustainable policy response. 
Migration has become an ever more pressing issue for both developing and 
developed countries. In some situations, migrant populations can be denied human 
rights, access to health and education, and risk becoming victims of forced labour and 
human trafficking. Through strengthened engagement, the EU and its Member States 
will help to facilitate the safe, orderly, regular and responsible migration and mobility 
of people, including through the implementation of planned and wel  managed 
migration policies. 
 
40. Addressing migration cuts across many policy areas, including development, good 
governance, security, human rights, employment, health, education, agriculture, food 
security, social protection and environment, including climate change. The EU and its 
Member States wil  take a more coordinated, holistic and structured approach to 
migration, maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverage by using all 
relevant EU instruments and tools, including development and trade. Through these 

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strengthened efforts the EU and its Member States wil  actively support the further 
implementation of the 2015 joint Val etta Action Plan and the elaboration of the UN 
Global Compacts on Migration and Refugees, as cal ed by the 2016 New York 
Declaration for Refugees and Migrants. 
 
41. Through development policy, the EU and its Member States wil  address the root 
causes of irregular migration and will, inter alia, contribute to the sustainable 
integration of migrants in host countries and host communities and help ensure the 
successful socio-economic integration of returning migrants in their countries of 
origin or transit. This wil  include promoting investment, trade, and innovation in 
partner countries to boost growth and employment opportunities, including through 
the engagement of diasporas, supporting social and education systems as wel  as 
working with private sector partners and others to lower the cost of remittances and 
promote faster, cheaper and safer transfers in both source and recipient countries, 
thus harnessing their potential for development. 
 
Mobility and Migration 

Key drivers for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 
 
The 2030 Agenda clearly recognises the positive contribution of migration and mobility to 
inclusive growth and sustainable development. Migrants are significant drivers of the global 
economy particularly through their remittances. Addressing migration, in all its forms, 
whether regular or irregular, requires short- and long-term cross-sectoral interventions, 
policies and legal frameworks, so as to meet the needs of both migrants and host 
populationsand ensure their safety. It is acknowledged that the magnitude of chal enges 
exists in developing countries. In this area, the Val etta Summit of November 2015 resulted 
in significant steps with the adoption of an ambitious action plan. 
The EU and its Member States wil  step up efforts to address the root causes of irregular 
migration and forced displacement, and to promote the better management of migration in 
partner countries in al  its aspects. They wil  consolidate migration as a key part of EU foreign 
policy dialogue, including through the elaboration of tailor-made responses and 
strengthened partnerships. Through the Partnership Framework approach the EU and its 
Member States wil  take a more coordinated, systematic and structured approach to 
migration. Such Partnerships wil  be comprehensive to address the multiple aspects of 
migration and forced displacement, including regular migration and mobility, irregular 
migration, trafficking and smuggling in human beings, border management, remittances, 
addressing the root causes, international protection and return and reintegration on the 
basis of mutual accountability and full respect of humanitarian and human rights obligations. 
 
42. The EU and its Member States wil  promote the dignity and resilience of long-term 
forcibly displaced persons and their inclusion in the economic and social life of host 
countries and host communities, recognising that displaced persons' capabilities are 
a vital portable asset, essential for their resilience and rebuilding their lives as well as 
a contribution to their host communities. The EU and its Member States wil  apply a 
rights-based approach, paying special attention to women, accompanied and 
unaccompanied minors and highly vulnerable persons. They wil  protect longer-term 
social structures, integrating persons in protracted displacement into wider 
development planning, including through access to education and decent jobs. 

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2.2 Planet - Protecting the environment, managing natural 

resources and tackling climate change 
 
43. Environmental sustainability, including a stable climate, is indispensable to poverty 
eradication and sustainable development, particularly for the poorest sections of 
society. Human wel -being and resilient societies depend on healthy ecosystems and 
a functioning environment. Environmental degradation, climate change, extreme 
weather, and natural or man-made disasters can offset economic progress, increase 
vulnerabilities and needs, jeopardise peace and stability and cause large-scale 
migration. In addition to dedicated actions, environmental consideration needs to be 
integrated across al  sectors of development cooperation, including through 
preventive action. The EU and its Member States wil  promote resource efficiency 
and sustainable consumption and production, including the sustainable management 
of chemicals and waste, with a view to decouple economic growth from 
environmental degradation and enable the transition to a circular economy. A 
responsible private sector and the systematic application of the 'pol uter pays' 
principle will also be critical to success. They will help to build capacity to mainstream 
environmental sustainability and climate change objectives and pursuit of the green 
growth into national and local development strategies. They wil  also make better use 
of science, technology and innovation to promote environmental sustainability, and 
wil  promote the use by partners of the comprehensive data and information 
available through European and international Earth observation programmes to 
support evidence-based decisions that take into account the state of the 
environment. 
 
44. The EU and its Member States wil  support the conservation and sustainable 
management and use of natural resources, and the conservation and sustainable use 
of biodiversity and ecosystems, including forests, oceans, coastal areas, rivers basins 
and other ecosystems, for the provision of ecosystem services. In line with 
international commitments, they will tackle illegal logging and its associated trade, 
land and forest degradation, desertification, drought, and biodiversity loss. They will 
promote co-benefits from sustainable management, including enhancing climate 
resilience and adaptation. They wil  enhance the integration of sustainability in al  
cooperation sectors and raise the profile of environment issues in dialogues with our 
partners. They wil  promote the use of natural capital accounting. They wil  support 
better governance and capacity building for the sustainable management of natural 
resources including the prevention of illegal exploitation of forests. They will also 
promote the involvement of local stakeholders and the respect for the rights of al  
including indigenous peoples and local communities. They will address wildlife 
poaching, illegal trade in wildlife and timber and the illegal exploitation of other 
natural resources. They wil  promote the protection and restoration of marine 
ecosystems to achieve healthy and productive oceans, the sustainable management 
of ocean resources and sustainable fisheries, including through improved ocean 
governance and the development of the blue economy. 
 
45. The EU and its Member States wil  integrate environment and climate change, 
including mitigation and adaptation, throughout their development cooperation 
strategies. They wil  implement the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Climate Change 

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Agreement through coordinated and coherent action, and wil  maximise synergies. 
They wil  support national strategies, including cross-government planning and 
programming, which promote resilience, reduce climate risk and contribute to 
emission reduction, consistent with the implementation of National y Determined 
Contributions (NDCs), taking into account the chal enges faced by developing 
countries, particularly Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Smal  Island Developing 
States (SIDS). They wil  promote a sound balance between mitigation and adaptation, 
including through local actors and climate champions. They wil  contribute to the emergence 
of exemplary projects and “local climate champions” and to their replication and up-scaling 
by supporting multi-staekholder platforms, including the Global Climate Action Agenda. The 
legal y binding character of the Paris Agreement and the requirement to adopt NDCs can 
also give an impetus to national development planning in the context of the 2030 Agenda. 
 
Sustainable Energy and Climate Change 

Key drivers for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 
 
Energy is a critical y important development enabler and central to solutions for a 
sustainable planet. Developing countries need energy to promote inclusive growth and 
further improve standards of living. Investment in sustainable energy can ensure and 
increase access to clean water, clean cooking, education and healthcare and also create 
jobs and support local businesses in an environmental y friendly manner. 
The EU and its Member States wil  pursue three interlinked key objectives: addressing the 
lack of energy access; increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy generation to 
achieve a sustainable balance between energy production and consumption; and 
contributing to the global fight against climate change in line with the Paris Agreement 
and the related NDCs presented by the Parties. The EU and its Member States wil  address 
energy poverty by contributing towards universal access to energy services that are 
affordable, modern, reliable and sustainable, with a strong focus on renewable energy 
and energy efficiency. Clean and renewable energy can be provided through communityled, 
off-grid or mini-grid solutions enabling access to energy in rural locations. 
The EU and its Member States wil  also promote the phasing-out of environmental y 
harmful fossil-fuel subsidies, stable and transparent energy markets and deployment of 
smart grids and the use of digital technologies for sustainable energy management. This 
enhanced strategy wil  go hand in hand with continued EU action consistent with its 
global leadership in tackling climate change and supporting third countries to tackle 
climate change and transition into a low-emission climate-resilient economy. 
 
46. The scale of financial investment needed to bring about universal access to safe and 
clean energy services requires the engagement of many actors. The EU and its 
Member States will increase their cooperation with all relevant stakeholders, 
including the private sector, on energy demand management, energy efficiency, 
renewable energy generation and clean technology development and transfer. They 
wil  support the improvement of regulatory frameworks conducive to a competitive 
and sustainable energy sector and to leveraging private finance. They wil  crowd in 
additional funds, including from the private sector and through innovative financing 
initiatives and instruments. Supporting Africa and the EU’s neighbourhood in this 
energy transition wil  be a part of the enabling framework for the EU's Energy Union. 
 
2.3 Prosperity - Inclusive and sustainable growth and jobs 


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47. Creating decent jobs, particularly for women and youth is essential for inclusive and 
sustainable growth. Shared prosperity and growth are key contributors to human 
welfare and dignity. Inclusive sustainable growth builds long-term resilience in 
partner countries, by creating opportunities for vulnerable population groups and 
those most at risk, to participate in, and benefit from, wealth and decent job 
creation. The EU and its Member States wil  promote an economic transformation 
that creates decent jobs, increases productive capacity, generates sufficient revenues 
for public services and social protection, fosters sustainable value chains and 
diversification, including sustainable industrialisation. This includes promoting 
sustainable consumption and production patterns in a circular economy, including 
the promotion of non-toxic material cycles, resource efficiency and the 
transformation to low-emission and climate resilient pathways. 
 
48. The EU and its Member States recognise the role of micro, smal  and medium-sized 
enterprises (MSMEs) as enablers of sustainable development, as wel  as essential 
actors in the fight against poverty. MSMEs are engines of growth, employment, 
innovation, and social development. The EU and its Member States wil  support 
action -oriented and innovative measures through development policy to increase 
the engagement of the MSMEs in implementing concrete actions on the ground and 
to unlock their transformative potential. They wil  facilitate the access of MSMEs to 
relevant information, both in the EU and in partner counties, and wil  integrate them 
better into supply and value chains while addressing the MSMEs financing gap. They 
wil  encourage business-to-business exchange and dialogue between MSMEs in the 
EU and in the partner countries or regions. 
 
Investment and Trade 
Key drivers for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 
 
Sustainable public and private investment is a vital driver of sustainable development. It 
helps to diversify economies, foster growth and decent jobs, deliver innovative products and 
services, link developing countries’ economies to regional and global value chains, promote 
regional integration and trade and meet social needs. The 2030 Agenda and the AAAA 
provide a framework in which responsible investment can contribute to sustainable 
development in all its dimensions. 
 
The EU and its Member States wil  take action to boost investment by combining funding for 
sustainable development, technical assistance to develop sustainable projects and attract 
investors, and measures to help improve economic governance and business environments, 
fight corruption and engage with the private sector. The EU and its Member States wil  also 
contribute to scaling-up private and public investments in low-emission, climate-resilient 
green economy. 
 
One key channel for such actions wil  be the [planned] European External Investment Plan 
which wil  include guarantees to lower the risk profile of investment in developing countries 
and thus leverage additional finance, particularly from the private sector. It wil  contribute to 
the attainment of the SDGs and help tackle the root causes of irregular migration. 
The European Union wil  also continue through its trade policy to ensure that developing 
countries, particularly the most vulnerable, reap the benefits of inclusive growth and 

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sustainable development from enhanced participation in regional integration and in the 
multilateral trading system. 
 
49. The EU and its Member States wil  help to create a more business-friendly 
environment in developing countries, that respects international human rights 
standards and principles. They wil  contribute to improving conditions for inclusive 
economic activity by promoting more sustainable policies and regulatory 
frameworks, human rights, including core labour standards and due diligence 
requirements, conducive better business environments, new business models and 
greater government capacity. They wil  promote broad access to financial services, 
including for women, for the poor and for MSMEs. They wil  also promote private 
sector initiatives and social enterprises, cooperatives, and women and youth 
entrepreneurs, to boost the provision of local services as well as inclusive and green 
business models. They wil  promote sustainable and transparent public procurement 
to support sustainable development. Public sector investment in research and 
innovation and cooperation in science and technology can also help unlock private 
sector investment and drive inclusive sustainable growth in developing countries. 
 
50. Money laundering, corruption, il icit financial flows and tax evasion and avoidance 
continue to derail sustainable development, disproportional y affecting developing 
countries. The EU and its Member States wil  work with partner countries to promote 
progressive taxation, anti-corruption and redistributive public expenditure policies and to 
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tackle illicit financial flows so as to promote access to quality basic services for al . 
appreciate that money laundering, 
corruption, il icit financial flows, tax 
 
evasion and avoidance are mentioned 
51. The EU and its Member States wil  combine the skil s and resources of the private 
as barriers to development and 
hindrances in developing countries, it 
sector with supportive Aid for Trade, trade policies, instruments, and economic 
should also be stressed in the second 
sentence, that anti-corruption and 
diplomacy. The needs of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), for whom trade 
integrity should be promoted in 
facilitation and trade infrastructure are key development drivers, as wel  as of SIDS, 
addition to progressive taxation, 
redistributive expenditure policies and 
should be taken into account. 
the tackling of il icit financial flows. 
 
Particularly since the issue of fighting 
corruption could be delt with more 
52. The EU and its Member States wil  promote and facilitate trade and investment in 
prominently in the text. 
developing countries in support of sustainable development. The EU wil  continue to 
promote trade and regional integration as key drivers of growth and poverty 
reduction in developing countries. Through the implementation of the 'Trade for Al ' 
strategy, the EU and its Member States wil  support their trading partners, including 
through the Economic Partnership Agreements, to integrate sustainable 
development at al  levels of trade policy. In line with PCD commitments, 
development support wil  be used where appropriate to ensure that the provisions in 
trade agreements relating to trade and sustainable development are implemented 
and used effectively. The EU and its Member States wil  promote inclusive and 
sustainable economic growth and help developing countries adopt growth models 
that take account of resource scarcity and climate change action. This includes 
promoting sustainable value chains and environmental and social standards. 
 
53. The private sector should contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The 
EU and its Member States, in close coordination with the European Investment Bank, 
wil  promote the mobilisation of private resources for development, whilst also 
promoting private sector accountability, in areas with significant transformation 

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potential for sustainable development. This includes sustainable agriculture, safe and 
clean energy, integrated water resource management, resilient infrastructure, health, 
sustainable tourism, green and circular economy, telecommunications and digital 
technology. 
 
54. The EU and its Member States wil  work with the private sector, including employers’ 
and workers’ organisations, to promote responsible, sustainable and effective 
approaches, including through social dialogue. Higher uptake of responsible and 
inclusive business models and practices by a wider range of EU companies with 
supply chains in developing countries, in close partnership with their public and 
private stakeholders, and promoting fair, transparent and ethical trade, including 
with smal  producers in developing countries, would make a strong contribution to 
implementation of the 2030 Agenda. International y agreed human rights standards 
and commitments on sustainable development, transparency and corporate social 
responsibility need to be built into business models, including for public-private 
partnerships and blending, through a range of means, such as sharing of best 
practices. This includes ensuring the sustainable management and use of natural resources 
such as minerals and timber. The EU and its Member States wil  continue to support 
responsible business practices and responsible management of supply 
chains, respecting tenure rights, integrating human and labour rights, financial 
probity and environmental standards and accessibility. They will work to prevent 
human rights abuses and promote the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human 
Rights. They wil  promote labour standards that ensure decent employment 
conditions and decent wages for workers, in particular those defined by the 
International Labour Organisation, both in the formal and informal sector, including 
by supporting the transition from the informal to the formal economy and by 
combatting child labour. 
 
55. Sustainable agriculture, together with sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, remains a 
key driver for poverty eradication and sustainable development and is indispensable 
to end hunger and ensure food security. Two-thirds of the world's poor depend on 
agriculture for their livelihoods and a number of developing countries remain highly 
dependent on trade in a few commodities. Smal holders, including family farmers and 
pastoralists remain of central importance, contributing substantial y to food security 
and to the fight against soil erosion and biodiversity loss. The EU and its Members 
States wil  aim to develop agricultural markets and value chains in partner countries, 
which benefit the poor and encourage the agro-industry to generate jobs and added 
value. This wil  include supporting youth integration and women's empowerment, 
promoting research and innovation. Investments in sustainable agriculture are needed 
to diversify local and regional production systems, prevent malnutrition and generate 
increases in productivity and decent jobs, without harming the environment. Major 
public and private sector investment in sustainable agriculture and related 
infrastructure is required notably in Africa, particularly as the agri-food and agroindustry 
sector is key for creating the jobs needed in the short- and medium-term. 
These investments and policy reforms must be responsible, inclusive and benefit local 
populations. 
 
56. Sustainable agriculture and food systems, including sustainable fisheries wil  have to 

suggestions 
address the needs of a growing global population while protecting the environment. 
The EU and its Member States wil  support actions to reduce post-harvest loss and 
waste of food, as wel  as to protect soils, conserve water resources, halt, prevent and 
reverse deforestation, and maintain biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. The 
greenhouse gas mitigation potential of sustainable agriculture and soils must be 
harnessed, while resilience to climate change impacts should be enhanced. The EU 
wil  support improvements in governance relating to sustainable forest management 
and to equitable access to land tenure, particularly for women, respecting the rights 
of local populations and of indigenous peoples, including traditional land use and 
access to water. They wil  contribute to increase the quality of sanitary and 
phytosanitary conditions. The EU and its Member States wil  promote sustainable 
fisheries and aquaculture practices, and supporting action to tackle il egal fishing, 
marine pol ution and climate change impacts. 
 
57. The EU and its Member States wil  continue to support information and 
communication technologies in developing countries as powerful enablers of 
inclusive growth and sustainable development. The EU and its 
Member States wil  work on better mainstreaming digital solutions in development 
and promote the use of digital technologies in a range of priority areas (such as e-
governance, agriculture, education, water management, health and energy). They 
wil  support enabling environments for the digital economy by enhancing free, open 
and secure connectivity, removing obstacles to unleash its full potential for 
sustainable development. They wil  support digital entrepreneurship, including for 
MSMEs, to develop local y relevant content, promote innovation and decent job 
creation. They will also support digital literacy and skills to empower people, 
especial y women and persons in vulnerable and marginalised situations, to promote 
social inclusion and to facilitate their participation in democratic governance and the 
digital economy. 
 
58. The EU and its Member States wil  support the design, construction and operation of 
quality infrastructures and buildings that are more resource and energy efficient. 
They wil  support the development of sustainable, low-emission, interconnected and 
secure mobility and transport networks and other resilient and climate-friendly 
infrastructure, such as energy networks and water systems, and waste management systems, 
Comment [M4]: Like energy networks 
to promote equitable and affordable access for al , growth, trade and investments. They will 
and water management, waste 
management is part of basic urban 
systematically prioritize the projects emitting the least greenhouse gases, and wil  phase out 
services and infrastructures to which 
funding for infrastructure linked to fossil fuels. 
access for all is required and called for 
in international declarations such as the 
 
New Urban Agenda (par. 34, 119). 
Development cooperation supports 
59. The EU and its Member States wil  seek to boost the potential of cities as hubs for 
capacity development in the waste 
sustainable and inclusive growth and innovation, taking account of their wider rural 
management sector and contributes to 
the financing of waste management 
communities and of balanced regional development. They wil  promote inclusive 
infrastructure such as sanitary landfil s, 
sustainable urban development to address urban inequality focusing on those most 
collection and transfer stations, 
recycling and recovery facilities, and 
in need, including those living in informal settlements and slums. They wil  support 
equipment like bins and transport 
vehicles.   
partners to improve the delivery of basic services and equitable access to food 
security, accessible, decent and affordable housing and the quality of life of rapidly 
growing urban populations. In line with the UN’s New Urban Agenda, they wil  
promote sustainable land use planning, equitable management of land markets, 
sustainable urban mobility and smart, safe cities that make use of opportunities from 

suggestions 
digitalisation and technologies. They will promote inclusive, balanced, integrated 
territorial and urban policies, and multilevel governmental coordination, forging 
stronger links between rural and urban areas. They wil  build cities’ resilience to 
shocks and harness opportunities for a low-emission and climate-resilient economy. 
 
 
2.4 Peace – Peaceful and inclusive societies, Democracy, 

Effective and Accountable Institutions, Rule of Law and 
Human Rights for al  
 
60. The EU and its Member States wil  promote the universal values of democracy, good 
governance, the rule of law and human rights for al , because they are preconditions 
for sustainable development and stability, across the full range of partnerships and 
instruments in al  situations and in al  countries, including through development 
action. They wil  support domestic efforts, tailored to the needs and context of each 
society to build sustainable democratic states, resilient to external and internal 
shocks and address the drivers of vulnerability, including inequality. 
 
Good Governance, Democracy and Rule of Law 

Key drivers for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 
 
Good governance, democracy and the rule of law are vital for sustainable development. The 
rule of law is a prerequisite for the protection of al  fundamental rights. Effective governance 
institutions and systems that are responsive to public needs deliver essential services and 
promote inclusive growth, while inclusive political processes ensure that citizens can hold 
public officials to account at al  levels. 
The EU and its Member States wil  promote accountable and transparent institutions, 
including national parliaments, and foster participatory decision-making and public access to 
information. They wil  promote independent and impartial courts, and support the provision 
of fair justice, including access to legal assistance. They wil  support capacity building for 
strong institutions and multi-level governance, with the participation of persons in 
vulnerable situations and minorities through partnerships between national, sub-national 
and local governments. They wil  support initiatives to tackle corruption and to introduce 
more transparency and accountability over public funding and in the delivery of public 
services. 
 
61. The EU and its Member States wil  support an open and enabling space for civil 
society, inclusive approaches and transparency in decision-making at all levels. They 
wil  continue to support inclusive, transparent and credible elections by providing 
timely support throughout the election cycle as wel  as promote democratic and 
accountable political parties and active participation of citizens throughout the 
electoral process. EU Independent Election Observation Missions are an important 
tool to this end. The EU and its Member States wil  support and promote democratic 
governance that ensures the enjoyment of fundamental freedoms, such as freedom 
of thought, religion or belief, freedom of assembly and association, including for 
marginalised persons and that delivers on universal human rights, whether civil, 
political, economic, social or cultural. They wil  stand for freedom of expression and 
opinion and provide support for independent and pluralistic media producing quality 

suggestions 
news based on facts and data. 
 
62. The EU and its Member States wil  foster efficient, transparent, independent, open 
and accountable justice systems and wil  promote access to justice for al  – and in 
particular the poor and persons in vulnerable situations. This includes efforts to 
tackle urban crime and violence, and efforts to combat international crime organized 
transnational crimeorganisations active in arms, or drug or human trafficking. 
 
63. Poverty, conflict, fragility, and forced displacement are deeply inter-linked and must 
be addressed in a coherent and comprehensive way also as part of the humanitarian 
development nexus. The EU and its Member States wil  address the root causes at al  
Comment [SM5]: Nexus is not an 
levels, ranging from exclusion, inequality, food insecurity, human rights violations 
instrument, but a conceptional 
approach. 
and abuses, impunity and the absence of the rule of law to environmental 
degradation including climate change. 
 
64. The EU and its Member States wil  use development cooperation as part of the full 
range of policies and instruments to prevent, manage and help resolve conflicts and 
crises, avert humanitarian needs and build lasting peace and good governance. The 
prime focus of development cooperation remains poverty eradication in al  its 
dimensions and there wil  be no diversion of effort from that goal. They wil  promote 
the comprehensive approach to conflict and crises through the better use of 
transition strategies and of the EU’s conflict early warning system, focusing on 
fragility, human security and recognising the nexus between sustainable 
development, humanitarian action, peace and security. 
 
65. Peacebuilding and state-building are essential for sustainable development and 
should take place at al  levels, from global to local, and at al  stages of the conflict 
cycle, from early warning to prevention to crisis response and stabilisation. In the 
context of development cooperation, the EU and its Member States can also engage 
with security sector actors, including military actors under exceptional circumstances, 
to build their capacity to provide security for ensuring sustainable development 
objectives, in particular the achievement of peaceful and inclusive societies. The 
financing of such actions wil  constitutebe in line with the requirements of Official 
Development Assistance (ODA), if and when it fulfils the criteria set out in the 
applicable reporting directives under the OECD Development Assistance Committee 
(DAC)sourced from development financing instruments. The EU and its Member States wil  
promote shared solutions to security and development chal enges, including by supporting 
the democratic governance of the security sector, its effectiveness in providing human 
security and capacity building. They wil  also focus their efforts on preventing and countering 
violent extremism and working against radicalisation and extremism, including through 
fostering religious tolerance and interreligious dialogue. They wil  continue to support the 
principle of responsibility to protect and the prevention of atrocity crimes. In this context, 
the EU and its Member States wil  continue to step up cooperation with the UN, regional and 
national partners. 
 
66. The EU and its Member States wil  contribute to Security Sector Reform that can 
contribute to the establishment of effective democratic control and accountability, 
improvements to human security, sustainable development and poverty eradication. 

suggestions 
Security sector reform must be tailored to the security needs of partner countries 
and based on clear and sustained national ownership. 
 
67. In their development assistance, the EU and its Member States wil  pay particular 
attention to fragile and conflict-affected states and wil  support the most vulnerable. 
By promoting and protecting human rights, democracy, the rule of law and good 
governance, they wil  proactively contribute to stability and security as well as 
resilience. They will integrate conflict sensitivity in all their work, to maximise the 
positive impact on peace. They wil  promote transparency, accountability and access 
to justice, by engaging with al  stakeholders in conflict-prevention, peace-keeping 
and peace-building processes. They wil  support transitional justice through contextspecific 
measures promoting truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of nonrecurrence. 
Stabilisation requires bridging the gap between conflict resolution and 
long-term reform processes, building trust between government and population 
including through jump-starting delivery of services. In this context, the EU and its 
Member States wil  revitalise partnerships with qualified regional partners. The 
success of interventions related to peace and security depends particularly on 
cooperation with local actors and their ownership of the process. Peer learning 
between fragile and conflict-affected states can be helpful. The EU and its Member 
States will address all aspects of preventing and responding to sexual and genderbased 
violence in conflict and post-conflict situations, and support women as positive 
agents for conflict prevention, conflict resolution, relief and recovery and building 
sustainable peace. 
 
68. The EU and its Member States wil  implement humanitarian action and development 
cooperation in a more coherent and complementary way, where applicable actively 
Comment [SM6]: Humanitarian 
contributing to building individual, community, societal and state resilience, addressing 
action does not contribute to e. g. state 
resilience! 
extreme poverty, tackling crisis, reducing chronic vulnerability and building self-reliance. 
Sustainable solutions require multi-stakeholder approaches, interventions at 
different levels and a long-term vision. This means strengthening the link between 
relief, rehabilitation and development, including through an in-depth exchange of 
information, donor coordination and joint analysis of gaps, risks and vulnerabilities, 
and a shared vision of strategic priorities as early as possible. The EU and its Member 
States wil  ensure early engagement and close cooperation of political and 
development actors from the outset to complement and build on the humanitarian 
actors’ emergency and early recovery interventions. This wil  be done in such a way 
that humanitarian principles are upheld in accordance with international 
humanitarian law. 
 
69. The EU and its Member States wil  increase their efforts to build resilience and 
adaptability to change, consistent with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk 
Reduction 2015-2030 and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Helping people 
and communities to be better prepared, reducing their exposure and vulnerability, 
and strengthening resilience to withstand and recover from shocks and disasters is 
key to reducing adverse impact and avoiding loss of lives and livelihoods. The EU and 
its Member States wil  build risk assessments and gap analysis into their development 
cooperation programmes. They wil  also continue building preparedness for crossborder 
threats to health, in line with the International Health Regulations, in 

suggestions 
particular through capacity building of national and regional health systems and the 
improvement of information sharing. Drawing upon lessons learned from global 
health crises, the EU and its Member States wil  continue promoting cross-sectorial 
initiatives at international, regional and local levels and wil  put horizontal health 
system strengthening at the core of health development programming. 
 
70. Migration, sustainable development and stability are strongly interlinked. The EU and 
its Member States are committed to coordinated action to address the root causes of 
irregular migration and forced displacement, such as conflicts, state fragility, 
insecurity and marginalisation, poverty, food insecurity, inequality and 
discrimination, and environmental degradation including climate change. They wil  
promote human rights and peoples’ dignity, democracy-building, good governance 
and the rule of law, social inclusion and cohesion, economic opportunities with 
decent employment and through people centred businesses and policy space for civil 
society. They wil  also fight against smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human 
beings, which are sources of instability. Building strong partnerships with countries of 
origin, transit and destination with sustained long-term policies addressing the 
various dimensions of the challenge is crucial. 
 
3. PARTNERSHIP - THE EU AS A FORCE FOR THE 

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2030 AGENDA 
 
71. While recognising that each country has the primary responsibility for its own 
economic and social development, the 2030 Agenda must be implemented by al  
countries and al  stakeholders acting in partnership. The development landscape is 
expanding, encompassing more and new actors. Parliaments, political parties, 
regional and local authorities, research institutions, philanthropic organisations, 
private sector and civil society have become instrumental partners in reaching the 
most vulnerable and marginalised people. The promotion and defence of space 
where these development actors can operate safely is critical for achieving 
sustainable development. 
 
3.1 Working better together 

 
72. In response to global chal enges, the EU and its Member States wil  further improve 
the way they deliver their cooperation, including through working together better, 
taking account of their respective comparative advantages. This includes improving 
effectiveness and impact through greater coordination and coherence, by applying 
the development effectiveness principles and by delivering development cooperation 
as one part of the overal  internal and external action to promote the 
implementation of the 2030 Agenda. To be more effective in pursuing its objectives, 
and consistent with the primary aim of eradicating poverty, the EU’s development 
policy should be adaptable and responsive to changing needs, crises and priorities. 
 
73. The EU and its Member States wil  coordinate and develop common positions in 
international fora on matters related to the Consensus. This wil  enhance the EU and 
Member States' col ective influence and wil  contribute to more effective multilateral 
discussions. 

suggestions 
 
74. At country level, the EU and its Member States wil  enhance Joint Programming in 
development cooperation to increase their col ective impact by bringing together 
their resources and capacities. Joint Programming should be promoted and 
strengthened, while being kept voluntary, flexible, inclusive, and tailored to the 
country context, and al ow for the replacement of EU and Member States 
programming documents with EU Joint Programming documents. Partner country 
engagement, appropriation and ownership are essential for this process. Joint 
programming should be led by the partner country’s development strategy and 
aligned to partner country's development priorities. The EU and its Member States 
wil  work together to develop strategic responses grounded in shared knowledge, 
added value, lessons learnt and joint analysis of the country context, including 
poverty and sustainability, and the country's overal  relations with the EU. In doing 
so, they wil  take account of available means for development financing, in line with 
the AAAA. The EU and its Member States wil  also pursue enhanced coordination and 
synergies, in fragile and conflict-affected countries, including through joint 
programming processes and joint conflict analysis. This wil  also contribute to the 
New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States. 
 
75. An The increased use of EU joint responses derived from joint EU programming increased use 
of EU joint strategies and, where appropriate, joint EU programming can ensure greater 
impact and visibility for the EU and its Member States on the ground. This approach wil  help 
pool resources, reduce fragmentation and boost effectiveness. Joint monitoring and results 
frameworks will be core elements of the joint response single strategic response to maintain 
momentum, inform dialogue and enhance mutual accountability. Joint programming should 
be open to other relevant donors and international actors when assessed relevant at country 
level by EU and Member States representations. 
Comment [M7]: The terms “joint 
 
analysis”, “joint strategy” and “joint 
response” are clearly defined (see JP 
76. The EU and its Member States wil  also seek to support provide support to partner 
Guidance Pack). The way this para was 
countries through joint actions whenever appropriate. Joint Actions are another way of 
rephrased, suggests that joint 
strategies and JP are contrasts, 
working together when implementing development cooperation aiming at promoting a 
whereas joint strategies are a 
fundamental part of JP. The first 
more coherent, effective and coordinated EU support based on shared objectives in selected 
sentence thus doesn’t make sense to 
sectors or on cross-sectoral specific themes and tailored to the country contexts. Joint 
us, and needs to be rephrased. The 
third sentence uses the unclear term 
Actions wil  be grounded in joint analyses and take account of al  available resources 
of “single strategic response”. In the 
and wil  be monitored and evaluated jointly. Joint Actions can be implemented at 
context of JP it should be replaced by 
“joint response”. Regarding the 
national, regional or international level and can be linked to other areas of external 
deletion of “at country level”: Not all 
decisions on JP are decentralized by 
action as appropriate. 
Member States. Depending on the 
 
given setting, decisions of headquarters 
might be required and should not be 
77. Joint Actions wil  be inclusive and open to al  EU partners who agree and can 
ruled out a priori. 
contribute to a common vision, including Member States’ agencies and their 
Comment [W8]: The relationship 
development financial institutions, the private sector, civil society and academia. This 
between „joint actions“ and JP remains 
unclear: should joint actions be derived 
could also, when assessed relevant, include other like-minded governments, the 
from the joint response or joint strategy 
of the JP and thus expand JP by 
United Nations and other international and regional organisations and financial 
another implementation layer? Or is 
institutions. Joint Actions could be implemented through financial and non-financial 
the term broader and encompasses all 
imaginable forms of cooperation 
means of implementation, such as, co-financing and delegated cooperation, and 
between EU, Member States and other 
should build on different actors' comparative advantages and sharing of best 
actors mentioned in the Consensus? In 
the latter case, there should be a clear 
practices. In this context, the EU and Member States wil  continue to draw on and 
cut borderline  to the concept of JP.  
share experiences of all Member States including transition experience. 

 suggestions 
 
78. In their development cooperation, the EU and its Member States wil  make use of 
different and complementary modalities (such as project aid, sector programme 
support, sector and general budget support) and modes of aid delivery (including 
twinning, technical assistance and capacity building), according to what wil  work 
best in each country based on the country’s capacities, needs and performance. EU 
development assistance wil  fol ow a multi-annual programming approach. 
 
79. The EU and its Member States, where appropriate, wil  also look for opportunities to 
pool resources and apply quick and flexible decision-making and implementation to 
maximise the impact, effectiveness and visibility of EU development cooperation for 
delivering on the SDGs. EU Trust Funds, used for emergency, post emergency or 
thematic actions, may under such specific circumstances provide opportunities for such 
effective joined-up action by the EU, Member States and other development partners. Trust 
Funds may offer administrative efficiency and high added value, including opportunities by 
engaging al  donors, including smal  donors, who are wil ing to contribute financial y but may 
not have the capacity to act locally. Trust Funds’ transparency and inclusiveness have to be 
Comment [M9]: It needs to be clear, 
ensured throughout the decision-making cycle, applying the full range of 
that EUTFs are an exceptional 
modality. Efficiency and high added 
development effectiveness principles. Trust Funds should be used coherently with 
value have yet to be proved. The draft 
long-term development priorities, national and EU country strategies and other 
evaluations on the External Financing 
Instruments don’t suggest this. 
relevant instruments and programmes. 
 
80. Coordinated work by the EU and its Member States on budget support wil  help to 
promote SDG implementation efforts in partner countries, improve macroeconomic 
and public financial management, and improve the business environment. Budget 
support, when applicable and with those wil ing to participate, wil  be used to 
strengthen partnership, political dialogue, country ownership and mutual 
accountability with developing countries, based on shared principles, objectives and 
interests and in response to partner countries' political, economic and social 
contexts. Budget support wil  be applied consistently with the principles of 
development effectiveness where the conditions are right and effective governance 
control systems are in place, and wil  be accompanied by capacity development, 
knowledge and expertise transfers. It wil  thus complement developing countries' 
efforts to col ect more and spend better in support of sustainable development, and 
to promote inclusive growth and job creation, poverty eradication, inequality 
reduction and peaceful societies. Budget support can also contribute to addressing 
the causes of fragility and to promoting stability and state-building in countries in 
fragile situations or transition. 
 
81. Blending grants and loans, as a way to leverage additional private finance, is another 
important means to implement the 2030 Agenda. Blending covers al  regions of EU 
external cooperation in sectors including energy, transport and water infrastructure, 
support for Smal  and Medium Enterprises, social sectors and the environment. 
Stronger engagement of the private sector wil  be needed, using innovative financial 
instruments to help attract more private finance for sustainable development, 
including for climate action. Assuring additionality, and focusing on development 
relevance, blending wil  be used to improve effectiveness and address market failures 
while limiting market distortions. It is a major component of the [proposed] 

 suggestions 
European External Investment Plan. Close partnership with the European Investment 
Bank (EIB) and other Member States' financial institutions wil  be a key feature of EU 
blending activities. Other international financial institutions wil  also be engaged. 
 
3.2 Fostering stronger, more inclusive multi-stakeholder 

partnerships 
 
82. Stronger partnerships are at the heart of the EU's approach to SDG implementation. 
The EU and its Member States wil  work more closely with al  other relevant actors to 
promote the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and strengthen their capacity for 
democratic ownership. Parliaments and political parties as wel  as regional and local 
authorities, must play their respective roles fully, including their scrutiny role, 
alongside national governments and actively participate in the decision-making 
process. This also includes the important role of national and regional parliaments in 
legislation, agreeing budgets and holding governments to account. 
 
83. National governments have the primary responsibility for implementing the 2030 
Agenda. In relation with partner countries, the EU and its Member States wil  put 
renewed emphasis on country ownership, partnership and dialogue, in order to 
contribute to greater effectiveness. They wil  provide support for comprehensive and 
inclusive planning in developing countries rooted in national and sub-national 
development strategies, programmes and budgets. They wil  promote open 
government dialogues with al  stakeholders, during the decision-making, planning, 
implementation and review stages. Such processes wil  help national governments to 
assess available means of implementation, identify gaps and select appropriate areas 
for development and other international cooperation. 
 
84. A fundamental aim wil  be to build developing country capacity for implementing the 
2030 Agenda at local, regional and national levels, foster enabling policy 
environments, particularly for the most marginalised communities, and support 
lesson learning and knowledge sharing. This wil  include support for the mobilisation 
and effective use of domestic public finance, which represents by far the largest and 
most stable source for financing sustainable development. It wil  also include 
promoting e-Government systems for efficient tax col ection and transparency in the 
use of public funds. The EU and its Member States wil  support capacity-building for 
nationally owned monitoring frameworks, quality data collection, disaggregation and 
analysis, also by means of digital monitoring tools and for policy coherence for 
sustainable development. 
 
85. The achievement of most of the SDGs is strongly dependent on the active 
involvement of local and regional authorities. The EU and its Member States wil  
support transparency, accountability and decentralisation reforms, where 
appropriate, to empower regional and local authorities for better governance and 
development impact and better address inequalities within countries. They wil  
support processes to help people interact effectively with local government at al  
stages of policy planning and implementation, and wil  strengthen their cooperation 
with local and other sub-national authorities, including through decentralised 
cooperation. 

suggestions 
 
86. Successful implementation of 2030 Agenda also requires forging stronger 
partnerships beyond governments. The EU and its Member States wil  expand 
partnerships with the private sector, civil society, including trade unions and 
employers' organisations, multilateral and regional organisations, academia, the 
diaspora and other relevant stakeholders. They wil  continue to support capacity 
building of these actors to play their full part in designing, implementing, monitoring 
and evaluating sustainable development strategies. 
87. The EU and its Member States wil  deepen their partnerships with CSOs in support of 
sustainable development. They wil  promote operating space and enabling 
environments for CSOs, with full public participation, to al ow them to play their roles 
as independent advocates, implementers, agents of change, in development 
education and awareness raising and in monitoring and holding authorities to 
account. They wil  support CSO commitments to effective, transparent, accountable 
and results-oriented development cooperation. 
 
88. The EU and its Member States recognise the key role of the private sector as an 
engine for long-term sustainable development and the need to engage with it 
through structured dialogue and shared development objectives. The EU and its 
Member States wil  develop practical partnership arrangements that are 
col aborative, transparent and open for businesses, citizens and other stakeholders' 
participation. They wil  support sustainable and ethical business practices and create 
incentives for private sector investment in global sustainable development. 
 
89. The EU and its Member States wil  strengthen their partnerships with multilateral 
organisations, including the United Nations system, the International Monetary Fund, 
the World Bank Group, regional development banks, the G7, G20, OECD and other 
regional and multilateral institutions. They will encourage them to align their 
strategic planning and operational activities with the 2030 Agenda and foster mutual 
and coordinated support in implementation thereof, in full alignment with national 
sustainable development strategies. In order to improve the effectiveness of the UN 
and its development system, the EU and its Member States wil  promote reform and 
synergies within the UN, both at Headquarters level and at country level aiming to 
make the UN system ‘deliver as one’. The EU and its Member States wil  promote the 
participation of developing countries in the governance of multilateral organisations. 
 
3.3 Tailoring development partnerships to reflect capacities and 

needs 
 
90. Development cooperation wil  continue to be country or region specific, based on 
partners’ own needs, strategies, priorities and resources. The EU and its Member 
States wil  cooperate with developing countries in an increasingly diversified and 
tailored manner and according to their capacities, needs and performance. The EU 
and its Member States wil  work with developing countries in an increasingly 
diversified and tailored manner. Partnerships should encompass development 
cooperation and financial assistance but also includes a range of strategies, policies 
and instruments, in order to reflect the growing variety of developing country 
circumstances. 

suggestions 
 
91. EU financial cooperation wil  be focused where it is most needed and where it can 
have most impact. In their development assistance, the EU and its Member States 
wil  pay particular attention to the poorest countries, including LDCs, countries in 
situations of fragility and conflict-affected countries. These countries are home to a 
significant and increasing proportion of the world's poor and have the lowest 
potential to raise finance and the greatest shortfal s in means to achieve the SDGs. 
They wil  continue to depend heavily on international public finance in future. The 
EU and its Member States wil  pay attention to the specific chal enges of countries 
that graduate from low income to middle income status. 
 
92. The EU and its Member States wil  engage in development cooperation, policy 
dialogue and partnerships with Middle Income Countries (MICs) on sustainable 
development, poverty eradication and other shared interests. They wil  combine 
political, security, economic, scientific, technical, technological and adapted financial 
cooperation, as appropriate. Dialogues on public policy and reform wil  take into 
account the diversity of MICs and promote mutual interests and identify common 
priorities, partnerships and principles for cooperation. They wil  support the 
implementation of the SDGs, which provide a common and integrated framework for 
cooperation, also addressing global public goods and chal enges. 
 
93. Many MICs stil  have high numbers of people living in poverty within their borders 
and often have very high levels of inequality and social exclusion. A key focus in 
engaging with MICs wil  be to ensure that no one is left behind by addressing social 
inclusion and poverty through equitable wealth creation and redistribution. The EU 
and its Member States wil  also address the need to accelerate and support the 
promotion of sustainable consumption and production patterns, the reduction of 
waste, responsible management of chemicals and resource efficiency. The EU and its 
Member States wil  work to share expertise, facilitate technology transfer and 
exchange of good practices, including through setting up business platforms for 
MSMEs, to encourage responsible investment and fiscal reform in favour of 
renewable energy, sustainable natural resource management and the promotion of 
human rights. 
 
94. The EU and its Member States wil  also develop innovative engagement with more 
advanced developing countries, including and beyond financial cooperation as these 
countries need fewer or no concessional forms of assistance. These countries are key 
for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and as major economies their impact on 
global public goods and chal enges, including climate change, is increasingly 
significant. 
 
Innovative engagement with more advanced developing countries 

A key driver for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 
 
More advanced developing countries have important impacts and influence within their 
regions, including as sources of regional stability. Their cooperation with other developing 
countries is rising rapidly and represents an important proportion of al  international 
cooperation. 

 suggestions 
 
The EU and its Member States wil  develop new partnerships with more advanced 
developing countries in order to promote the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, through 
a broader range of cooperation. At the core of these partnerships lies dialogue on public 
policy and reform. The policy dialogues wil  promote mutual interests and identify common 
priorities, partnerships and principles for cooperation for the implementation of the SDGs, 
which provide a common and integrated framework for cooperation. These new 
partnerships wil  promote exchange of best practice, technical assistance and knowledge 
sharing. In addition, the EU and its Member States wil  work with these countries to promote 
South-South and triangular cooperation consistent with development effectiveness 
principles. 
 
95. The Consensus wil  guide EU and Member States’ actions in the context of regional 
agreements, frameworks, strategies and policies in relation to all developing 
countries and neighbouring regions based on common goals, principles and values. Relations 
with partner countries including those in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, wil  promote 
implementation of the 2030 Agenda at regional level. This Consensus wil  also guide EU 
actions in the developing countries of the neighbouring regions in coherence and 
consistency with the European Neighbourhood Policy. The EU and its Member States 
wil  use a mix of instruments in their neighbourhood, consistent with other EU 
actions under the 2030 Agenda. 
Comment [M10]: ACP should not be 
 
singled out, as the current agreement 
expires soon and its future is open to 
4. STRENGTHENING APPROACHES TO IMPROVE EU IMPACT 
discussion. We would favor an 
overarching framework with a strong 
 
Africa pil ar. 
4.1 Mobilising and making effective use of all means of 
implementation 
 
96. To reflect the framework set out in the AAAA and the 2030 Agenda, the EU and its 
Member States must adapt their approach to mobilise and make effective use of al  
means of implementation, including through innovative financing mechanisms. This 
requires a renewed focus on establishing an enabling and conducive policy 
environment at all levels. This includes mobilising and making effective use of 
domestic and international public finance, mobilising the domestic and international 
private sector, strengthening the capacity of partner countries, to deliver change 
stimulating trade and investment, fostering science, technology and innovation as 
wel  as addressing the chal enges and harnessing the positive effects of migration. 
 
97. The EU and its Member States wil  work with partner countries to promote sound 
policy environments for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. They wil  support 
State capacity to formulate and implement inclusive national sustainable 
development policies and results frameworks as well as to increase accountability 
and responsiveness to citizens. They wil  promote policies linking public and private 
pro-development action and an enabling environment for inclusive sustainable 
growth and its equitable distribution through national budgets. They wil  plan their 
development cooperation around the strengthening of countries' own capacities to 
implement the 2030 Agenda and meet the needs and aspirations of their people. 
 
98. The EU and its Member States wil  focus more on generating domestical y additional 

suggestions 
resources for sustainable development in partner countries. This wil  include 
promoting domestic resource mobilisation, promoting environments to increase 
domestic private flows, boosting international trade as an engine for development 
and tackling illicit financial flows. 
 
 
 
 
Mobilising and Using Domestic Resources 

A key driver for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 
 
Enhancing domestic resource mobilisation is key to al  governments’ efforts to achieve 
inclusive growth, poverty eradication and sustainable development. It increases the 
predictability and stability of financing for sustainable development and reduces aid 
dependency. Coupled with sound public expenditure management it delivers more public 
goods and services where they are needed, strengthening the social contract between 
government and citizens. 
 
The EU and its Member States wil  promote effective and efficient resource mobilisation and 
use, including through initiatives such as “Col ect More, Spend Better approach”. They wil  
address tax evasion, tax avoidance and il icit financial flows as wel  as the efficiency, 
effectiveness and fairness of tax systems and of social protection financing. The EU and its 
Member States also support the Addis Tax Initiative, the OECD/G20 work to address base 
erosion and profit shifting, including country by country reporting and tax information 
exchange, to ensure that companies pay tax appropriate to their commercial activities and 
profits. They support developing country participation in global tax governance and relevant 
international discussions and standard setting processes, including the Global Forum on 
Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes and G20/OECD discussions. 
They commit to pursue coherence between their tax policies and their effects on developing 
countries. 
 
99. Domestic public finance is critical to implement the 2030 Agenda and the AAAA in all 
Comment [W11]: It would be good to 
countries. The EU and its Member States wil  step up support to developing countries in 
mention the AAAA next to the 2030 
Agenda, because this para focusses on 
their efforts to strengthen revenue mobilisation, debt and public expenditure management, 
all the relevant elements of DRM from 
develop tax systems, increase the efficiency and effectiveness of public expenditure 
the AAAA. 
and to phase out environmental y harmful fossil fuels subsidies. ODA continues to 
play an important role in complementing the efforts of countries – especial y of the 
poorest and most vulnerable – to mobilise resources domestically. The EU and its 
Member States can contribute to improving public investment efficiency in partner 
countries by supporting macroeconomic and fiscal stability frameworks, sound sector 
policies and reforms, comprehensive annual and medium-term budgetary 
frameworks and sound public financial management systems, including transparent 
and sustainable procurement. 
 
100. The EU and its Member States are generous providers of development cooperation, 
having provided more than half of ODA worldwide in recent years. Although ODA is 
quantitatively small for developing countries as a whole, it is a major source of 
finance for poorest countries and LDCs, which lack domestic capacity to raise finance 
from other sources. ODA can also help leverage other means of implementation, in 

suggestions 
particular public domestic financing and private sector investment, but also science, 
technology and innovation. 
 
101. The EU is col ectively committed to provide 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) as 
ODA within the timeframe of the 2030 Agenda. To target resources to where the 
need is greatest, especial y LDCs and countries in states of fragility and conflict, the 
EU also undertakes to meet col ectively the target of 0.15 – 0.20% of ODA/GNI to 
LDCs in the short term, and to reach 0.20% of ODA/GNI to LDC within the timeframe 
of the 2030 agenda. The EU and its Member States also recognise the particular 
chal enges faced by developing countries in Africa. In this respect, the EU underlines 
the importance of targeting ODA to the continent while fully respecting individual 
Member State’s priorities in development assistance. The EU and its Member States 
reaffirm all their individual and collective ODA commitments and will take realistic, 
verifiable actions towards meeting these commitments. 
 
102. The EU and its Member States wil  also continue providing strong support for 
climate mitigation and adaptation in developing countries, in line with commitments 
under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, 
given the need to bridge the gap between what is needed to limit global warming 
and to increase work on and funding for adaptation, including through its external 
and development cooperation policies. The EU Commission wil  strive to strengthen and 
increase development programmes with sustained co-benefits for the climate – as soon as 
possible but not lalter than by 2020. The EU and its Member States are committed 
to mobilise their share of the developed countries' goal to jointly mobilise USD 100 
bil ion per year by 2020 and through to 2025 for mitigation and adaptation, from a 
wide variety of sources, instruments and channels. The EU and its Member States wil  
continue political dialogue to enhance commitments from other providers. 
 
103. The EU and its Member States wil  continue to ensure that ODA is wel  targeted and 
used strategical y, and coherently in relation to other means of implementation from 
al  sources. In this respect, the EU wil  engage with initiatives to better measure the 
full spectrum of financing for development, such as the OECD's proposed measure on 
Total Official Support for Sustainable Development. 
 
104. Development cooperation wil  support partner countries to generate inclusive 
growth through their participation in world trade, as wel  as reinforcing the 
contribution of EU trade policy to sustainable development. Development 
cooperation will help to reinforce the inclusion and implementation of trade and 
sustainable development chapters in trade agreements, increased preferential access 
for vulnerable countries to the EU market and support for fair and ethical trade, and 
further develop policies to ensure responsible management of supply chains. This 
includes supporting the implementation of Economic Partnership Agreements and 
Free Trade Agreements with developing countries, as wel  as unilateral preferences 
such as the duty-free, quota-free access to the EU market provided to LDCs through 
the Everything but Arms arrangement. Coordinating aid and cooperation 
programmes better in these areas wil  al ow the EU to use the opportunities and 
leverage a closer trade relationship to promote this value-based agenda towards our 
trading partners. 

suggestions 
 
105. The EU and its Member States wil  promote the application of other means of 
implementation, including science, technology and innovation. They wil  seek to 
maximise opportunities from science, technology and innovation to seek new 
solutions to global chal enges, taking account of the work of the Technology 
Facilitation Mechanism, the Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries and 
other relevant organisations. They wil  continue investing on research and 
development in and for developing countries, including enhancing national 
innovation systems. They wil  aim to strengthen measurable impacts on progress 
towards the SDGs through a Responsible Research and Innovation approach including 
open access to research results and data for publicly funded projects and education 
for science. 
 
4.2 Policy Coherence for Development to achieve the SDGs 

Comment [M12]: We welcome, that 
 
PCSD is prominently mentioned in this 
chapter. However, the title should be 
106. Sustainable development is at the heart of the EU project and firmly anchored in 
changed in order to  take account that it 
the Treaties, including for its external action. The EU and its Member States are 
touches upon both: PCSD and PCD as a 
contribution to achieve PSCD
committed to ensuring development that meets the needs of the present without 
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Ensuring 
policy coherence for sustainable development as embedded in the 2030 Agenda 
requires taking into account the impact of al  policies on sustainable development at 
all levels – national y, within the EU, in other countries and at global level. 
 
107. The EU and its Member States reaffirm their commitment to Policy Coherence for 
Development (PCD), which is a crucial element of the strategy to achieve the SDGs 
and an important contribution to the broader objective of Policy Coherence for 
Sustainable Development (PCSD). The 2030 Agenda provides a new impetus for the 
EU and its Member States for formulating and implementing mutual y reinforcing 
policies taking into account the objectives of development cooperation in policies 
which are likely to affect developing countries. 
 
108. The Consensus wil  guide efforts in applying PCD across all policies and all areas 
covered by the 2030 Agenda, seeking synergies, including notably on trade, agriculture and 
Comment [M13]: While we and every 
fisheries,  finance, environment and climate change, food security, migration and security. 
PCD expert knows that food security in 
Particular attention wil  be given to combatting il icit financial flows and tax avoidance, and 
the European PCD context captures 
both - agriculture and fisheries - this is 
to promoting trade and responsible investment. 
a document also for non-PCD experts 
 
and both are important areas when it 
comes to PCSD. We would therefore 
109. Delivering on the new universal framework for sustainable development in the field 
like to come back to the discussion that 
we had in the last round and the 
of development cooperation is a shared responsibility of al  stakeholders. Sustainable 
suggestion that we thought found 
development requires a holistic and cross-sector policy approach and is ultimately an 
agreement: we would like to expand 
this reference by saying “food security, 
issue of governance, which needs to be pursued in partnership with al  stakeholders 
including agriculture and fisheries”. This 
and on all levels. Ongoing EU action towards sustainable global supply chains, such as in the 
expansion might also be a solution for 
the EP that had requested to replace 
timer and garment sectors, show the added value of pursuing a coherent approach. The EU 
food security completely with 
agriculture. 
and its Member States will, therefore, promote whole-of government approaches and 
Comment [M14]: 
ensure the political oversight and coordination efforts 
See page 14 of the 
overarching Communication. (Didn’t we 
at al  levels for SDG implementation. In order to better support policy formulation 
discuss that this paragraph should also 
make reference to good examples 
and decision-making they wil  ensure the evidence base of policy impacts on 
practices like FLEGT and the EU 
developing countries by consultations, stakeholder engagement and ex-ante impact 
Garment Intitative by saying that the 
EU and its MS wil  continue to work and 
expand on those best practices?) 

suggestions 
assessments and ex-post evaluations of major policy initiatives. Policy initiatives 
should, wherever relevant, indicate how they contribute to sustainable development 
in developing countries. This is also instrumental for improving the EU and its 
Member States' monitoring and reporting on PCD. 
 
110. Given the universality of the 2030 Agenda, the EU and its Member States wil  also 
encourage other countries to assess the impact of their own policies on the 
achievement of the SDGs, including in developing countries. The EU and its Member 
States wil  moreover strengthen their dialogue with partner countries on policy 
coherence and support partner countries in their own efforts to put in place enabling 
frameworks for policy coherence for sustainable development. They wil  take the 
lead in promoting policy coherence at international fora such as the UN and the G20, 
as part of their overal  support of the 2030 Agenda in their external action. 
 
4.3 Development Effectiveness 

 
111. The EU and its Member States reaffirm their commitment to apply the key 
principles of development effectiveness, as adopted in Busan in 2011 and renewed at 
the Nairobi High Level Forum in 2016. They commit to strengthen the focus on 
results, enhance transparency and mutual accountability; improve country ownership 
and promote inclusive development partnerships. They recognise the need for al  
development resources and al  partners to work together effectively to ensure 
sustainable outcomes and ensure that no one is left behind. The EU and its Member 
States wil  take forward this work across the board including in the context of the 
GPEDC. Their development cooperation wil  be delivered in close cooperation with 
other partners and with full transparency towards citizens in Europe and developing 
countries. 
 
112. The principles of development effectiveness apply to al  forms of development 
cooperation. This includes international public finance, such as ODA and south-south 
and triangular cooperation, civil society actors, philanthropic foundations, 
concessional and non-concessional loans, and private sector activities. The EU and its 
Member States expect al  other development partners to integrate these principles 
into their own activities, adapted to their specific contexts. 
 
113. The EU and its Member States wil  continue to champion transparency, which 
should progressively cover the full range of development resources. They wil  
develop tools to present and use development cooperation data more effectively. 
They wil  support partner countries to link resources for development with results, by 
better linking the planning and budgeting processes to improve accountability 
processes and standards. 
 
114. The EU and its Member States wil  further promote and monitor the use of country 
systems in all aid modalities, where quality allows, including at local level in order to 
help improve the democratic ownership and effectiveness of institutions at national 
and sub-national level. They wil  jointly assess the effectiveness of partner country 
systems, to ensure an informed and coordinated approach. The EU and its Member 
States wil  accelerate efforts to untie aid and encourage al  providers of development 

suggestions 
cooperation, including emerging economies, to do the same. They aim to refine the 
definition of aid untying to ensure that al  international providers of finance, 
including emerging development partners, also untie their aid on a reciprocal basis. 
 
5. FOLLOWING UP ON OUR COMMITMENTS 

 
115. In relation to development cooperation, the EU and its Member States are fully 
committed to a comprehensive, transparent and accountable system of monitoring 
and review for the purpose of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. This includes 
accountability to EU citizens, including through European and national parliaments. 
 
116. The EU and its Member States will progressively adapt their reporting systems in 
the field of development cooperation to be consistent with the 2030 Agenda's fol owup 
processes and indicators. They wil  improve the quality and availability of data on 
their development cooperation activities, across the 2030 Agenda. They wil  work to 
ensure that reporting is increasingly comparable and consistent with that of other 
international commitments. 
 
117. The EU and its Member States wil  integrate the 2030 Agenda and support the use 
of SDG indicators to measure development results at country level. In particular, SDG 117. 
The EU and its Member States wil  integrate the 2030 Agenda and support the use 
of SDG indicators to measure development results at country level. In particular, SDG 
indicators can foster and facilitate a common EU results-oriented approach that 
favours harmonised results reporting at partner country level, including partner 
country level results frameworks, where they exist. 
 
118. In addition to National Voluntary Reports (NVR), Tthe EU and its Member States wil  
produce a joint synthesis report on the impact of their actions in support of the 2030 Agenda 
in developing countries, as a contribution to EU reporting to the UN High Level Political 
Comment [M15]: It should be made 
Forum (HLPF), when meeting at Head of State level every four years. This report will make 
clear, that the synthesis report doesn’t 
replace the NVRs, but complements 
use of and build on other relevant EU reports, including reports on results, ODA and PCD, 
them. 
and on monitoring of the SDGs in an EU context. 
 
119. The EU and its Member States wil  boost the statistical capacity of developing 
countries, including through strengthened capacity for the production and analysis of 
data, to inform policy and decision-making, which should be disaggregated where 
possible by income, gender, age and other factors, and provide information on 
marginalised, vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups, inclusive governance and other 
issues, consistent with the EU's rights-based approach. It wil  also include 
investments in stronger statistical institutions at sub-national, national and regional 
level, and the use of new technologies and data sources. The EU and its Member 
States wil  encourage their partner countries to include the voices of marginalised 
communities in monitoring the SDGs and to promote concrete mechanisms to this 
end. 
 
120. Furthermore, development education and awareness raising can play an important 
part in raising levels of engagement amongst the public and in addressing the SDGs at 
national and global level thus contributing to global citizenship. 

suggestions 
 
121. A mid-term assessment of the implementation of this Consensus wil  be carried out 
by 2024. It wil  outline how the Consensus was applied and what it has achieved in 
support of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The EU and its Member States 
wil  systematical y measure progress and adjust their actions to ensure that their 
development cooperation, including through its links with related policy areas, 
continues to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in developing 
countries.