Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/05/1069 (26.08.05) |
Publication Date | 26/08/2005 |
Content Type | News |
On the 26 August 2005, the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) launched its 5th DIPECHO (for Disaster Preparedness ECHO) Action Plan for the Caribbean. €3.5 million were planned to be allocated for disaster preparedness in the region. The main objective was to increase the capability of vulnerable populations living in areas most affected by recurrent natural hazards to cope with the effects of natural disasters. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-05-1069_en.htm?locale=en |
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Countries / Regions | Caribbean, Europe |