Source: European Parliament
A delegation of 6 Members, led by MEP Lukas MANDL (EPP, AT), will travel to Guatemala from 28 to 30 October. The purpose of the mission is to review the EU development portfolio in the country, especially in the context of the current programming period.
The mission will particularly focus on:
– human development issues: the country suffers very high levels of poverty and social inequality (especially in rural and indigenous areas), chronic child malnutrition and violence against women, which represent major obstacles for the development of the country;
– the consequences of climate change which causes recurrent humanitarian disasters that trigger displacement and counteract the country’s development efforts. Guatemala is considered one of the 10 most vulnerable counties to the effects of climate change.
The mission includes meetings with Guatemalan authorities, local actors, civil society organizations and international institutions, as well as visits to EU-funded projects.
In addition to Mr MANDL, the delegation will be composed of
- Mr Gabriel MATO, EPP (DLAT Chair)
- Ms Carla Tavares, S&D
- Mr Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR, S&D
- Mr Hermann TERTSCH, PfE
- Ms Diana RIBA I GINER, Greens/EFA (DCAM Chair)