Press Release: EU launches new programme to support Africa’s continental integration

The European Commission on the 6 August 2014 launched the first phase of a new programme that will foster Africa's integration process at continental level - the first ever EU programme in development and cooperation that covers Africa as a whole.

The so-called Pan-African Programme will fund activities in a broad range of areas and offer new possibilities for the EU and Africa to work together. This decision will launch projects for the period 2014-2017, with a total allocation of €415 million.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: EU-Africa Summit 2014 (Brussels, 2-3 April 2014) http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-africa-summit-2014-brussels-2-3-april-2014/

Website: African Union Commission / European Commission: Africa and Europe in Partnership http://www.africa-eu-partnership.org/

EurActiv, 08.08.14: EU launches €845 million Pan-African initiative http://www.euractiv.com/sections/development-policy/eu-launches-eu845-million-pan-african-initiative-307774

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