European Parliament Committee on Development

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.

Chair

 * 2019–present: Tomas Tobé
 * 2014–2019: Linda McAvan
 * 2009–2014: Eva Joly
 * 2007–2009: Josep Borrell
 * 2004–2006: Luisa Morgantini
 * 1997–1999: Michel Rocard