Press Release: Albania: European Commission adopts EUR 37.5m support programme for 2001

The European Commission adopted in December 2001 an annual support programme worth some €37,5 million to support the participation of Albania in the Stabilisation and Association Process. This assistance shall contribute to enhancing Albania's capacity in terms of security and public order, strengthening rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights, creating conditions conducive to regional co-operation, strengthening public finances, increasing customs and tax revenues, strengthening of standards and certification, strengthening of aid co-ordination, improving local community development and enhancing the quality of university education.

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