European Parliament Committee on Development
The Committee on Development (Commission du développement, DEVE) is a committee of the European Parliament responsible for promoting, implementing and monitoring the development and cooperation policy of the European Union, notably talks with developing countries; aid to developing countries; and promotion of democratic values, good governance and human rights in developing countries.
The committee has twenty-five members and the same number of substitute members. Its current chair, elected on 23 July 2024, is Barry Andrews from Renew Europe.{{cite web|url=https://agenceurope.eu/en/bulletin/article/13459/13|title=Barry Andrews elected Chair of European Parliament’s Development Committee|date=July 24, 2024|website=Agence Europe|access-date=November 9, 2024}}
Chair
- 2024–present: Barry Andrews
- 2019–2024: Tomas Tobé
- 2014–2019: Linda McAvan
- 2009–2014: Eva Joly
- 2007–2009: Josep BorrellSimon Taylor (31 January 2007), [https://www.politico.eu/article/committee-chairs-finally-saddle-up/ Committee chairs finally saddle up] European Voice.
- 2004–2006: Luisa Morgantini[https://www.politico.eu/article/committee-chairs-chosen/ Committee chairs chosen] European Voice, 21 July 2004.
- 1997–1999: Michel Rocard
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.europarl.europa.eu/activities/committees/homeCom.do;jsessionid=71FB0FA4176EE43305B4EAFABCE88C19.node1?language=EN&body=DEVE Official Webpage]
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Category:European Union development policy
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