Press Release: Elections in Côte d’Ivoire: EU support for the organisation and conduct of polling

The European Commission on 11 August 2005 decided to provide its support in preparing and organising the elections to be held later in the year in Côte d'Ivoire. The electoral process was considered to be a key stage on the country's road to peace and was set to culminate in the presidential elections scheduled for 30 October 2005. The Commission's support, worth a total of €7.9 million financed from the 9th European Development Fund, was to form part of European Union efforts to assist the process of national reconciliation in Côte d'Ivoire and help the country emerge from crisis through dialogue and democracy. It was planned to be implemented in close co-operation with the national authorities, civil society organisations and the international community, with the African Union in the role of mediator.

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European Commission: DG Development: Countries: Ivory Coast https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/countries/cote-divoire_en

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