Press Release: New measures approved to improve stability and tackle the root causes of irregular migration

The European Commission announced on 18 April 2016 the adoption of 20 new measures to assist the Sahel region and the Lake Chad Basin under the 'Emergency Trust Fund for stability and addressing root causes of irregular migration and displaced persons in Africa'.

These measures, with a budget of over €280m, corresponded directly to the commitments made under the Action Plan adopted at the Valletta Summit (11‑12 November 2015). The aim of the measures was to improve the management of migration flows, create sustainable economic opportunities for young people and address the factors of instability and vulnerability. Under these measures, €100m were earmarked for the Lake Chad region, in particular to support those affected by the Boko Haram terrorist group.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Press Release: New measures proposed to improve stability and tackle the root causes of irregular migration and displaced persons in Africa http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-new-measures-proposed-to-improve-stability-and-tackle-the-root-causes-of-irregular-migration-and-displaced-persons-in-africa/

European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: MEMO/16/1426, 18.04.16: Description of the new measures adopted to tackle the root causes of irregular migration and displaced persons in the Sahel region and Lake Chad Basin http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-16-1426_en.htm

ESO: Information Guide: European Migration Challenges http://www.europeansources.info/record/information-guide-european-migration-challenges/

ESO: Background information: Valletta Summit on migration, 11-12 November 2015 / Informal meeting of heads of state or government, Valletta, 12 November 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/valletta-summit-on-migration-11-12-november-2015-informal-meeting-of-heads-of-state-or-government-valletta-12-november-2015/

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