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Strategy for Venezuela 2007-2013
Outline of the Community (European Union) legislation about Strategy for Venezuela 2007-2013
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External relations > Relations with third countries > Latin america
Strategy for Venezuela 2007-2013
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European Commission – Venezuela Country Strategy Paper 2007-2013 .
Summary
The Commission presents the priorities for cooperation and dialogue aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between the European Union (EU) and Venezuela.
The relationship between the partners is conducted at the regional level, specifically to increase integration and social cohesion between Venezuela and its neighbouring States, and at a bilateral level in order to support the public reforms of the country.
Cross-cutting priorities are also identified in order to ensure that environmental protection, human rights and the equal treatment of men and women are taken into account.
However, in order to respond to the most immediate development needs of the country, the partners also detail specific areas for cooperation.
Modernisation of the State
As a priority, bilateral cooperation shall support measures which aim to improve the functioning of public services, the judicial system and the rule of law. In addition, the EU shall support general modernisation of the public administration, good management of public expenditure and the participation of civil society in public life.
Economic reform
The strategy supports Venezuela’s efforts for economic diversification, the effects of which are favourable for business competitiveness and for the integration of the country in regional and international trade.
Furthermore, in order to promote equitable growth in the long term, several aspects of economic life still need to be improved, specifically:
- training and skills development for employees;
- the legal environment, favourable to foreign investment and to trade development.