EU announces new support to tackle root causes of migration in Senegal

On 25 October 2016, Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, and the President of Senegal, Macky Sall, signed two projects worth € 60 million which aim is to develop economies and businesses in emigrant zones and improve living conditions in rural areas. They also signed two projects in support of food security and agricultural development and of the rule of law for a total value of € 30 million.

ESO: Background information: Managing migration effectively: Commission reports on progress in the implementation of the Partnership Framework with third countries http://www.europeansources.info/record/managing-migration-effectively-commission-reports-on-progress-in-the-implementation-of-the-partnership-framework-with-third-countries/

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