Press Release: EU gives € 200 million support to increase energy access in ACP countries

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Series Details IP/09/1673 (4.11.09)
Publication Date 04/11/2009
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On 4 November 2009 the European Commission announced the launch of a second phase of the ACP-EU Energy Facility under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) for the period 2009-2013. Following a first successful implementation phase, the European Union and the ACP Group of States agreed to set aside €200 million to continue activities to improve access to sustainable and affordable energy services for the poor while contributing to the fight against climate change by focusing on renewable energy solutions and energy efficiency measures.

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