New funding for Ecuador announced by Commissioner Piebalgs during visit

The European Commission stated on the 23 July 2014 that significant new support to Ecuador for the years 2014-2017 would be announced by Development Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, during a visit to the country including meetings with ministers, local authorities and civil society groups, as well as visits to EU projects around the country.

The new bilateral funding of €67m will be provided to reduce poverty, support inclusive growth, as well as fostering sustainable trade to further boost the country’s economic development.

• Primary Source

European Commission: EuropeAid Development and Cooperation http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/index_en.htm

ESO: Background information: EU cooperation with Latin America http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-cooperation-with-latin-america/

ESO: Background information: Relations between Ecuador and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/relations-between-ecuador-and-the-eu/

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