European Commissioner for International Partnerships

The European Commissioner for International Partnerships formerly European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development is the member of the European Commission responsible for overseeing the international cooperation and development policy of the European Union, and for heading the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA). The position was previously titled Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development. The Commissioner has to ensure that European Commission can adapt EU's development policy to the evolving needs of EU's partner countries, delivering on EU's commitments to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the eradication of poverty in the context of sustainable development. The incumbent Commissioner is former Deputy Prime Minister of Finland, Jutta Urpilainen.

European Commissioner
for International Partnerships of European Commission
Incumbent
Jutta Urpilainen
since 1 December 2019
ResidenceRue de la Loi 200, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
AppointerUrsula von der Leyen
Term lengthFive years
Formation2014
WebsiteCommission

Responsibilities

Commissioner for International Partnerships has to focus on the following:

The main objective will be to ensure the European model of development evolves in line with new global realities. It should be strategic and effective, should create value for money and should contribute to wider political priorities. - Building on the current EU–Africa Sustainable Alliance, Prepare a new comprehensive strategy for Africa

- Conclude the negotiations for a Post-Cotonou agreement with the countries from the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States. - Reach comprehensive partnerships with countries of migration origin and transit

- Ensure that the Europe's external financial assistance 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals within it

- Ensure that gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls continue to be a top priority in our international cooperation and development policies.

- A dedicated focus on supporting civil society around the world. We should ensure they have a far greater role in designing and implementing European policies, programs and projects.

- Work with other Commissioners to facilitate a swift agreement on the post-2020 Neighborhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument

Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation (DG DEVCO) has to report to Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, which helps Commissioner to fulfil his responsibilities.

List of commissioners
# Name Country Period Commission
1 Neven Mimica  Croatia 2014–2019 Juncker Commission
2 Jutta Urpilainen  Finland 2019-present Von der Leyen Commission

References

http://ec.europa.eu/about/juncker-commission/docs/mimica_en.pdf

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