The aim of this paper is to analyse European Union policies in the field of hunger and poverty in third countries from the Malian point of view. The aim is to critically analyse the actions of EU taken in Mali to fight hunger and poverty.
The European Union is argued to be the major donor of external assistance, with more than half of the world’s official development aid. The European Commission is organised in General Directorates (DGs), the one involved in Hunger and Poverty fight is the International Cooperation and Development DG. EU, as a global actor, has relations with almost all the countries in the world and Mali is one of these. The controversy in the case of Mali is that this country has an enormous inner potential and could be a wealthy country, just think about the mineral resources, but the reality is that Mali is one of the poorest countries of the world.
The country is traditional split in two, Arabic populations live in the north, while Sub-Saharans in the south. Mali`s internal conflict and instability is growing, armed groups coming from the north of the country carry out attacks and move forward to the centre. In order to understand the problems, challenges and most controversies of the EU actions in Mali it is important to understand what the EU has done so far.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- EU International Cooperation and Development
- EU and Mali Cooperation
- Food Security Thematic Programme
- FSTP in Mali
- Running projects
- Criticism
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper critically analyzes the EU's actions to fight hunger and poverty in Mali from the perspective of the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The paper explores the EU's policy framework in these areas and examines its contributions to poverty reduction and food security in Mali.
- EU's International Cooperation and Development policies
- EU's role in supporting food security in developing countries
- EU's cooperation with Mali in combating hunger and poverty
- The Food Security Thematic Programme (FSTP) and its implementation in Mali
- Challenges and controversies surrounding EU interventions in Mali
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter sets the context for the paper, highlighting the ongoing challenges of hunger and poverty in the 21st century and the need for international cooperation to address these issues. It introduces the EU's role as a major donor of external assistance and focuses on the situation in Mali, a country with significant potential but facing widespread poverty and internal conflicts.
- EU International Cooperation and Development: This chapter explores the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO) and its role in shaping and delivering EU development policies. It introduces the Food Security Thematic Programme (FSTP) as one of the key financial instruments employed by DEVCO. The chapter also discusses the EU's commitment to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and its multi-faceted strategy for fighting hunger, undernutrition, and poverty.
- EU and Mali Cooperation: This chapter delves into the history of EU-Mali cooperation, focusing on the period from 2003 to the present. It examines the Joint Strategic Evaluation of Budget Support for Mali (2003-2009) and highlights the Commission's assessment of Malian government contributions to poverty reduction. The chapter also analyzes the EU's Action Plans for implementing its country strategy in Mali and highlights the shifting focus of these plans, particularly concerning hunger and poverty.
- Food Security Thematic Programme: This chapter provides an overview of the Food Security Thematic Programme (FSTP), its objectives, and its implementation. It examines the programme's two phases, highlighting the key aspects of its implementation in Mali. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of bilateral cooperation between third countries and the complementary role of the FSTP in relation to geographical instruments.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper explores key themes related to EU international cooperation, development policies, food security, poverty reduction, and the challenges of addressing these issues in a complex and conflict-ridden country like Mali. The main focus is on the EU's actions in Mali through its development programs, including the Food Security Thematic Programme, and the challenges and controversies surrounding these interventions.
- Quote paper
- B.A. Amelia Martha Matera (Author), 2018, EU Actions in Mali. Hunger, Poverty and Development, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/417266
