Press releases
Food security: EU supports G8 initiative for a "New Alliance" with partner countries, donors and the private sector
18/05/2012
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 18 May 2012 - The European Commission welcomes the "New Alliance to improve Food and nutrition security" launched today, on the eve of the G8 Summit. The EU has been an active partner in the preparation of ...
Commissioner Piebalgs welcomes Development Ministers' endorsement of the Agenda for Change
14/05/2012
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 14 May 2012 – EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs welcomes European Ministers for Development' conclusions on the proposals of the Commission for a new orientation of EU development policy through ...
Joint Statement by EU Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and UNDP Administrator Helen Clarke
08/05/2012
MEMO/12/314 Brussels, 8 May 2012 The EU and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have been working together for 15 years, and engaged in a strategic partnership since 2004, sharing the objective of fighting against poverty all over the world. ...
Andris Piebalgs European Commissioner for Development Climate change and access to Energy: a priority for EU development policy Informal Ministerial Roundtable on Climate Change Brussels,...
08/05/2012
SPEECH/12/338 Ministers, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Introduction I am delighted to see that this discussion has brought together so many decision-makers from around the world. It bodes well for our potential to work together in order ...
Kenya: New EU support to strengthen food security among vulnerable mothers and children
02/05/2012
Brussels, 02 May 2012 - During his visit to Kenya, EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, announced new support to address food security in Kenya, which is often affected by recurrent drought. Up to €40 million will be dedicated to nutrition, water supply and livelihood support.
Kenya: New EU support to strengthen food security among vulnerable mothers and children
02/05/2012
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 02 May 2012 - During his visit to Kenya, EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, announced new support to address food security in Kenya, which is often affected by recurrent drought....
Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs in Kenya: press conference speaking points
02/05/2012
MEMO/12/299 Nairobi, 2 May 2012 Introduction Kenya is a very important partner of the European Union. We value our cooperation with the country and the government. This visit comes at a very important time for the Kenyans but also for the region of the ...
