Press Release: Commission acts to promote gender equality in development co-operation

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Series Details IP/03/1174 (25.8.03)
Publication Date 25/08/2003
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The European Commission proposed a new Regulation in August 2003 to promote gender equality in all areas of development co-operation.

The Regulation aims to strengthen the implementation of measures that promote gender equality in EU development co-operation policies, strategies and actions. This includes specific measures in favour of women in developing countries. A total of €9 million are available for this purpose from 2004-2006.

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