| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/00/779 (13.7.00) |
| Publication Date | 13/07/2000 |
| Content Type | News |
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On 11.7.00, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said it was time rich nations fulfilled promises of debt relief to poor countries. The European Commission shares the UN Secretary-General's concern that 40% of African public revenues are now being allocated to service debt: 'I agree this is clearly to the detriment of health, education and other essential social services', said Poul Nielson, European Commissioner for Development Co-operation and Humanitarian Aid. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/00/779&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
