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Ariane was a programme to support the books and reading sector,
including translation. Adopted for two years (1997-1998) and allocated
a budget of 7 million euro, it was extended for one year in 1999,
with a budget of 4.1 million euro. Altogether, Ariane supported
767 translations of literature, plays and reference works, cooperation
and professional training projects. The European Literary Prize
and the European Translation Prize, known as the "Aristeion
Prize", were also supported.
The programme's aims were as follows:
· to encourage cooperation between the Member States in the
field of books and reading and to complement their activities in
this area, by contributing to the development of their cultures
while respecting national and regional diversity;
· to increase the knowledge and dissemination of the literature
and history of the European peoples, notably through support for
the translation of literary works, plays and reference works, support
for cooperation projects carried out in partnership and improvement
of the skills of professionals in this field.
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