| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/04/1008 (30.7.04) |
| Publication Date | 30/07/2004 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission has allocated €68 million from the European Development Fund (EDF) to development aid to eight Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT): Anguilla, Falkland Islands, French Polynesia, Montserrat, New Caledonia, Pitcairn, St. Helena and dependencies, and Turks and Caicos. The main objective of the aid is to support the economic and social development of the OCTs. A strong emphasis will be put on developing the tourism sector, an important potential source of income for the local economies. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/04/1008&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
