| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/14/1122 (11.10.14) |
| Publication Date | 11/10/2014 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission announced on the 10 October 2014 new development funding of €1.4 billion to Afghanistan for the period 2014-2020. The funds will focus on vital sectors for growth and social stability, such as rural development and agriculture, health, and strengthening democracy in the country. The signature of the development programme (known as Multiannual Indicative Programme), between European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, and the National Economic Adviser to President Ghani, Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal, took place on the 10 October 2014 in Washington, in the margins of the annual meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-1122_en.htm |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Southern Asia |
