Press Release: Central African Republic: EU launches its first multi-donor trust fund for linking relief, rehabilitation and development

On 14 July 2014, the EU launched its first ever multi-donor development trust fund, in support of the Central African Republic (CAR). With an initial amount of €64m the fund would create an effective and coordinated international instrument to help the population of the country and contribute to its stabilisation.

This came in addition to the important contribution of the European Commission in humanitarian assistance to CAR since December 2012 (€84.5 million).

ESO: Background information: Press Release: EU steps up efforts to help refugees fleeing violence in Central African Republic http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-steps-up-efforts-to-help-refugees-fleeing-violence-in-central-african-republic/

ESO: Background information: EU Commissioner announces new support for Central African Republic during high level visit http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-commissioner-announces-new-support-for-central-african-republic-during-high-level-visit/

European Commission: RAPID: MEMO/14/483: The European Trust Fund for the Central African Republic http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-483_en.pdf

EurActiv, 17.07.14: EU launches first-ever development fund for CAR http://www.euractiv.com/sections/development-policy/eu-launches-first-ever-development-fund-car-303531

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