| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/04/1009 (30.7.04) |
| Publication Date | 30/07/2004 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission has approved programmes in Ghana and Madagascar amounting to €165 million, as part of its ongoing commitment to fighting poverty and promoting economic development in Africa. In Ghana, funds will boost central government spending on poverty reduction, while in southern Madagascar, the European Commission will fund a rural development programme implemented by local organisations, and a parallel road upgrading programme to help boost the local economy. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/04/1009&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Countries / Regions | Africa |
