Press Release: A fresh start for Guinea-Bissau: EU to resume cooperation and provide new support

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Series Details IP/15/4663 (25.03.15)
Publication Date 25/03/2015
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On 25 March 2015 the European Union pledged €160 million for Guinea-Bissau to consolidate democracy, strengthen the rule of law, accelerate economic recovery and improve people's lives. The announcement was made at an international conference co-hosted by the government of Guinea-Bissau, the EU and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the day after the lifting of Article 96 measures.
Source Link http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-4663_en.htm
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ESO: Background Information: Guinea-Bissau: EU lifts restrictions on cooperation http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-guinea-bissau-eu-lifts-restrictions-on-cooperation/
EurActiv, 26.03.15: EU gives boost to Guinea-Bissau after years of instability http://www.euractiv.com/sections/development-policy/eu-gives-boost-guinea-bissau-after-years-instability-313264
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