Bananas: special framework of assistance for traditional ACP suppliers (Regulation (EC) No 856/1999). 2002 biennial report

The European Parliament adopted a resolution based on the own-initiative report drafted by Fernando FERNANDEZ MARTIN (EPP-ED, Spain) on the banana import regime. (Please see the summary dated 20/05/03.) In addition, Parliament suggested that the Commission assist those countries which are obliged to diversify production by providing them with advice on drawing up viable programmes and projects. The Commission should also explore ways of strengthening the use of the SFA to support the development of the fair-trade banana market. �