European Parliament Committee on Development explained

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 thirty-four members and the same number of substitute members. Its current chair, elected on 10 July 2019, is Tomas Tobé.^[1]

Chair

• • 2019–present: Tomas Tobé 2014–2019: Linda McAvan
• 2009–2014: Eva Joly
• 2007–2009: Josep Borrell^[2]
• 2004–2006: Luisa Morgantini^[3]
• 1997–1999: Michel Rocard

See also

• European Development Fund

External links

• Official Webpage

Notes and References

1. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/sv/press-room/20190710IPR56707/svenske-tomas-tobe-vald-till-ordforande-for-utvecklingsutskottet-deve
2. Simon Taylor (31 January 2007), Committee chairs finally saddle up European Voice.
3. https://www.politico.eu/article/committee-chairs-chosen/ Committee chairs chosen