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

Ikot Ukpong and Mbiotu II Road Project
The EU using a Conflict Sensitive Approach to Project Development has managed to bring two conflicting Nigerian communities together to discuss a joined action plan. The construction of a road linking the two demonstrates the success of the exercise.

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ECOWAS Statistical Development Programme (ECOSTAT)
The Economic Community of West African States Statistical Development Programme is an initiative to coordinate-harmonize the different statistical methods used by Member States. Evaluating compliance with the regional integration criteria is easier.

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Reducing the burden of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) in Kebbi State, Nigeria
Since June 2004 the EC has been helping to strengthen routine immunisation of children in Nigeria. The project supports the government in improving the management of vaccination services, creating awareness and building the capacity of health workers

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The Sool Plateau Livelihood and Food Security Project
The EC has been helping pastoral farmers to address water shortages in north-east Somalia. Pastoral associations have been set-up and farmers receive regular training. Also, grazing lands can receive water more regularly via new water infrastructure.

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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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