Where we work
Since 1990, Commission funding for ACP countries has risen steadily each year in real terms – and now it is spending more than ever before on aid for trade. Since 2001, more than €850 million of Commission funds have been used to help ACP regions to boost trade and integrate into the world economy.
Story from the field
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Des restaurants pour bébés à Madagascar
Le programme a mis au point une méthodologie de lutte contre la malnutrition à partir d'un réseau de restaurants pour bébés et de la fabrication locale d'un aliment de complément. -
Giving land access to rural communities in Angola
The Land Law of 2004 allows rural communities to entitle for land rights but this aspect of the law is not yet operational. This project supported the implementation of the land law in order to give a secure land access to rural communities. -
Supporting rural poor communities in Mozambique against the effect of soaring food prices
In order to buffer against the effects of soaring food prices, the EU supports FAO in improving the food security and livelihood situation of rural poor agricultural families in Mozambique. -
Improving transport infrastucture in Ghana
This project aims at providing a sound planning framework for the transport sector, informing the sector’s service, meeting the country's needs in economic development, regional integration and social cohesion. -
Increasing transparency and efficiency in Liberian public finances
The project improves the accountability and effectiveness in the management of the public finances in Liberia. It also supports the General Audit Commission to ensure sustainable human resources management systems for the future. -
Besoins fondamentaux de la région de l'Aftout, Mauritanie
Le projet a possibilité une amélioration de les conditions de vie des populations de cette zone rurale, une de plus pauvre du pays. Il y a permit l´accès a l´eau et les services sanitaires et d´éducation de base et l´organisation communautaire. -
Technical Cooperation Facility for Botswana
Often studies or technical assistance needed for major policies and reforms are held back because of lengthy budget and contracting procedures or difficulty finding the right expertise. This initiative aims to improve and speed up the process. -
Projet d'Appui au Secteur Privé (PASP)
Le Bénin, un des pays les plus pauvres du monde, se prépare à l’intégration de son économie au marché international. Le Bénin, un des pays les plus pauvres du monde, se prépare à l’intégration de son économie au marché international. -
Preservation of farm resources and improvement of food security for the vulnerable rural families of Damot Gale and Kacha Bira
Food security is a major problem in Damot Gale and Kacha Bira. Through improved community water supply, natural resource conservation, agricultural development and promotion of reproductive health programmes livelihoods can be greatly improved. -
Construction of Sidjou - Idjikoundzi road
The construction of the road from Sidjou to Idjkoundzi provides access to five villages in the region, allowing local people access to urban markets to sell their produce and providing secure access to basic services such as hospitals and schools. -
Infrastructures en milieu rural et urbain
Les ex-combattants et les femmes chefs de ménages ont travaillé ensemble dans la ravine Mpazi, le quartier le plus pauvre de Kigali, pour améliorer les conditions de vie et permettre la réinsertion économique et sociale. -
Tabeisa, South Africa
Tabeisa assists with strategies to encourage black economic empowerment by helping entrepreneurs from disadvantaged communities to set up small businesses. -
Energy services centres for rural communities in Mozambique
In a context where electricity is a luxury from which only few can benefit, the project aims at improving access to electric services to heath centres and also to citizens for private use. -
Local Economic Development (LED) in Limpopo, South Africa
Local economic development combines grant funding with technical assistance to help municipalities improve their business, remove barriers to job creation, and co-finance business growth opportunities. -
Lutte contre la traite des enfants au Bénin
S'inscrivant à la suite d'un premier projet (2002-2005), cette 2e phase vise au renforcement du dispositif institutionnel de lutte contre la traite des enfants et à la mise en place de stratégies de réponses aux causes du phénomène au Bénin. -
Gestion de la biodiversité et des zones côtières en Guinée-Bissau
Le programme s'occupe de la gestion des parcs nationaux et des aires protégées, le financement de micro projets en faveur des communautés locales, la réglementation du secteur de la pêche et la défense de l'environnement. -
Building incomes while preserving forest in Tanzania
The project will improve forest condition in the targetted communities (10 villages in Manyara region) through participatory forest management systems and to fight poverty through forest based livelihood activities. -
Child survival and development project in Kailahun district in Sierra Leone
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Transforming smallholder agriculture through better commercialisation in Sierra Leone
Initially designed as an emergency response to alleviate the consequences of rising food prices in Sierra Leone, the project was then implemented within the wider framework of the government's major programme on agriculture. -
Redistributing land and improving land rights registration in Namibia
The project aims at building the capacity of the Namibian Ministry of Lands and Resettlement to manage land affairs in an equitable and timely manner, through better land registration, valuation and land resettlement. -
Improving service delivery and local governance in Zambia
The projects aims at improving service delivery and efficiency of decision making by local authorities by changing their management skills, improving their performance review standards and raising people's awareness on decentralisation policy. -
Sustainable agriculture development in Koinadugu District in Sierra Leone
The aim of SADev project is to contribute to sustainable food security in Koinadugu District in northern Sierra Leone, which is the largest and most remote district in the country. -
Income Generating Public Works Programme (IGPWP) in Malawi
The Income Generating Public Works Programme promotes productive and income-generating activities for the rural poor in Malawi. Village forestry clubs, directed primarily by women, belong to the main beneficiaries of the programme. -
Projet d'aménagement et de reconstruction du tronçon routier Nord-Ouest de Cotonou
Le projet s’inscrit dans la continuité de l’aménagement de la traversée de l’agglomération de Cotonou entre Porto Novo, Ouidah et Abomey-Calavi et vise la reconstruction en 2 x 2 voies bitumées de la route urbaine Godomey-Abomey Calavi (10,5 km). -
Re-starting the public electricity supply in Liberia
Electricity is now available again 24 hours a day to a small but growing number of customers after war-related damages and looting led to a total stop to generation in 2004. 48% of the present assets of the Electricity corporation are EU funded. -
Poverty Reduction Programme in Jamaica - PRP-II
PRP-II focuses on direct and concrete support to the residents living in volatile communities. The programme promotes community based projects where the communities decide what their needs are and put a project together. -
Msamala Sustainable Energy Project in Malawi
The Msamala project seeks to improve access to and use of sustainable energy (solar PV, efficient stoves, solar driers) within the communities, initiate reforestation activities, and collaborate with institutions and communities on energy issues. -
West-African Power Pool Programme (WAPP)
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Pour une meilleure gestion des ressources en eau au Mali
Ce projet contribue à l'amélioration de la gouvernance de l’eau dans les collectivités territoriales riveraines du fleuve Niger au Mali en appuyant la gestion concertée et participative des ressources en eau. -
Enhancing Livestock Production (ELP) to support vulnerable populations in Kenya affected by volatile food prices
Managing livestock diseases is of critical importance for Kenya to combat rising levels of poverty in its arid lands, and capitalize on its huge livestock resource. -
Increased Food Security in Mozambique
This project in Mozambique aims to improve the Food Security Situation of the population living in Nhamatanda, Buzi and Marracuene districts through increased production and better commercialization of agricultural products. -
Supporting the improvement of public financial management in the Government of South Africa
The project develops financial management policies, standards and human capacities and supports the implementation of the Public Finance Management Act. -
Contribuer à réduire la pauvreté et l’insécurité alimentaire au Burundi
Le projet contribue à réduire la pauvreté et l’insécurité alimentaire des ménages de 5 communes de la province Muyinga (Burundi). -
Augmentation de la production rizicole au Mali
Le Programme appui la politique sectorielle agricole du Mali, plus spécifiquement à la filière riz dans la zone de l’Office du Niger. -
Increasing and diversifying agricultural production in Malawi
The programme focuses on management of natural resources, reduction in post harvest losses, increased and diversified agricultural production, promotion of income generation through agri-business initiatives and agro-processing. -
Développement des ressources humaines sanitaires du Burundi
Le projet se propose de développer les ressources humaines sanitaires du Burundi afin de renforcer leur action dans le domaine de la lutte contre la malnutrition, problème endémique du pays. -
Support to Vulnerable Farming Households Affected by Increasing Food and Commodity Prices in Lesotho
In order to mitigate the impact of soaring food and agricultural input prices, the EU provided €4 million through FAO in Lesotho to support vulnerable, food insecure farming households. 36 300 households received quality agricultural supplies. -
Nkundabana Initiative for Psychosocial Support (NIPS)
Child-headed households in Rwanda are supported via a community-care network whereby volunteers serve as mentors to orphan children. This scheme has empowered many children and volunteers do carry on the mentor work even after the end of the project. -
Fighting HIV transmission in Burkina Faso
The project focuses on the fight against HIV transmission especially in young women and female sex workers. The creation of mobile testing centres has succeeded in increasing education, access to testing and raising awareness among the target groups. -
Ndomo: L'école d'initiation et l'histoire d'un succès
Le programme Ndomo soutient les artistes et acteurs en renforçant leurs compétences techniques. Des cours de formation sur la peinture ont conduit à la création d'associations féminines qui travaillent ensemble. Le revenu de chaque membre de la «Ndomo" provient du compte collectif. -
Access to sustainable water and sanitation services, hygiene promotion and capacity building in water and sanitation & water resources management programme, Same District, Tanzania
The EU water facility project aims to tackle poverty by improving access to sustainable water and sanitation services. Tanzania which suffered from a drought in 2005 is one of the countries to benefit from this water resources management programme. -
Improving water facilities in Uganda
In 2001 the EU supported the renovation of Mubende's (Uganda) water supply system dating from 1925. The increased, easier and affordable access to safe water contributed to reducing poverty levels and improving the quality of life in the area. -
8th EDF Micro Projects Programme (MPP)
The Micro Projects Programme in Uganda has achieved improved access to healthcare, primary education and water-sanitation facilities in poor rural areas. This community-led project has generated many employment opportunities and boosted rural economy -
A comprehensive HIV treatment & care package in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is one of the countries most severely affected by HIV/AIDS. Reducing the prevalence and harmful effects of HIV/AIDS and improving access to vulnerable rural populations is the focus of this project. -
Réhabilitation de la route Gitarama-Butare-Akanyaru
La problématique des transports constitue une des principales contraintes au développement et à l'économie du Ruanda. Ce projet a permis améliorer la circulation des personnes y de biens et a facilité l'accès a les pays voisins. -
Poverty Reduction Programme in Jamaica
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan ravaged Jamaica, causing extensive damage. A lack of access to basic quality infrastructure and a widespread feeling of helplessness currently exist among the poor communities. This project aims to respond to their needs. -
Support Programme for the Promotion of Education in Environmental Management (ARPEGE)
In a context of alarming deterioration of the environment, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles decided to set up a pilot project providing regional support for the promotion of an education for the management of the environment. -
Construction des ponts de João Landim et de São Vicente en Guinée-Bissau
Les deux ponts permettent d´établir un lien routier entre la Guinée-Bissau, la Gambie et le Sénégal et de rapprocher ainsi les populations de ces trois pays, facilitant les échanges économiques et humains. -
Strengthening First-Line Health Providers Capacity through Mutual Cooperation in Burundi, Haïti and Guinea
From the 640.000 people infected with AIDS in all these three countries, only less than 11.000 can have access to treatment. This project has improved access to health services and helped to increase awareness of patient's rights. -
Employment Intensive Programme in Support of Mogadishu
Promotion of community based employment projects is the only way to re-integrate crisis-affected groups and give them a sense of belonging. So far, 1 700 people (70% women) from the poorer sections of society have been recruited via the ILO programme
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