| Abstract | The relation between the Community and its member states in the field of development cooperation is a very complex issue, especially when it comes up to decision making. Traditionally the member states have tried to control the Commission to a great extent but have not been ready to accept any substantial coordination of their bilateral development assistance, which reduced the overall efficiency of the European aid. The Maastricht treaty initiated a process that should lead to a systematic operational and political coordination with, potentially, a new repartition of tasks between the community and its member states. The treaty also stipulates for outmost coherence of any policies with implications for development countries.
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