| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/04/63 (16.01.04) |
| Publication Date | 16/01/2004 |
| Content Type | News |
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On the 16 January 2004, the European Commission approved funding of over € 246 million for co-operation and external aid operations in various Latin American countries and sub regional groupings. This package of assistance illustrated the EU's commitment to support the consolidation of democracy and prosperity in Latin America. Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Uruguay, as well as Mercosur, Andean Community (CAN), Central America and Latin America as a whole, would benefit from this assistance. The sectors covered include: socio-economic development; strengthening, decentralisation and modernisation of institutions; sustainable and rural development; education; peace process in Colombia; displaced persons; strengthening of commercial capacities; fight against poverty; regional integration; and implementation of association agreements. These operations came under the 2003 National and Regional Financing Plans of the ALA Programme. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-04-63_en.htm?locale=en |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, South America |
