The European Union is a leading actor in international
development, providing more than half of the world s foreign aid,
but also a unique case, combining the characteristics of a
bilateral and a multilateral donor. Despite the general
acknowledgment that policy coordination substantially improves both
the effectiveness of foreign aid and the visibility of the EU in
the international arena, Member States have consistently resisted
any intrusion into what they consider a key area of their national
sovereignty. The increases in volume of aid, the ambitious agenda
on aid effectiveness, and the adoption of the European Consensus on
Development indicate a change of direction.
Using development policy as a starting point, this book provides
a systematic analysis of the interaction between the European
Commission and Member States. It explores the conditions in which
the European Commission influences outcomes in the EU decision
making process. It ultimately argues that the European Commission
plays a leadership role, but this leadership is contingent upon the
presence of an institutional entrepreneur, its internal
cohesiveness, and the astute use of a repertoire of tactics.
Demonstrating that development policy may provide fresh insights
into EU integration theory, this book will be of interest to
students and scholars of European Politics and International
Development.
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