Press releases
Speech - A vision for the post-2015 Agenda
26/11/2013
European Commission Andris Piebalgs EU Commissioner for Development Speech - European Development Days - Opening Ceremony / Brussels 26 November 2013 Good morning, Let me begin by welcoming you all to the 8th European Development Days.
7 out of 10 EU citizens say helping developing countries benefits them too
26/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 November 2013 Tackling poverty in developing countries should be one of the main priorities of the European Union, according to 66% of EU citizens. Seven out of ten people (69%) believe that helping these countries is also good for the EU, benefiting its citizens.
New EU projects on access to health, education and other services for the Ethiopian people
25/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 November 2013 New financial assistance for projects that will, among other things, help to ensure basic services such as primary schools, health care and water supply, and to support female entrepreneurs, has today been announced.
Countdown to the European Development Days 2013 Only 5 days until it starts!
21/11/2013
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 21 November 2013 What are the European Development Days? The European Development Days (EDDs) are Europe’s premier forum on global cooperation and development. This year's edition (the eighth already) will focus on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and on the global framework which will succeed them...
EU announces future commitments for development with Central Asia Region
20/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 November 2013 Around €1 billion will be made available to support the development efforts of Central Asian countries between 2014-2020, has today announced EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs.
REMINDER - EU-Central Asia Ministerial in Brussels today
20/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 November 2013 The EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting taking place today is the first to be held in Brussels. It is the tenth Ministerial since the Central Asia Strategy was adopted by the European Council in 2007.
Commissioner Piebalgs in Myanmar to reinforce development cooperation
14/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 November 2013 European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, has today announced the proposed main sectors for development cooperation with Myanmar from 2014 – 2020, during a visit to the country (13 - 15 November) to participate in the first EU-Myanmar Task Force.
EU mobilises new support to the Philippines' reconstruction
12/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 November 2013 EU Development Commissioner Piebalgs has announced €10 million of additional EU aid for the rehabilitation of Typhoon Haiyan-affected areas. The new funds come as a proof that the EU is looking at the fastest and most effective link between relief and rehabilitation...
EU-Myanmar Task Force
11/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 November 2013 The first EU-Myanmar Task Force will take place in Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw, 13-15 November 2013. The purpose of the Task Force is to provide comprehensive support to the transition in Myanmar/Burma by bringing together all of the tools and mechanisms...
New EU support to the Philippines
11/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 November 2013 European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, has today announced new EU funds of eight million euros to contribute to the economic and social recovery of conflict-affected areas in Mindanao (The Philippines).
Conférence pour le Mali: première réunion internationale de suivi 
07/11/2013
Commission européenne MEMO Bruxelles, 7 novembre 2013 La première réunion internationale de suivi de la Conférence des donateurs pour le développement du Mali organisée à Bruxelles le 15 mai 2013, s'est déroulée aujourd'hui à Bamako (Mali).
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EU announces new development support for Burkina Faso
07/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 7 November 2013 During a visit to Burkina Faso, the European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, announced that bilateral aid of up to €623 million would be allocated to Burkina Faso for the period 2014-20 (subject to final approval by the Council and the European Parliament).
European Union announces increase in development aid for Chad for 2014-2020
07/11/2013
Commission Press release Brussels, 7 November 2013 European Mr Andris Piebalgs, the European Commissioner for Development, on a visit to Chad today, is to announce support for the country from the European Union totalling EUR 442 million for the 2014-20 period under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF).
The EU reinforces its support for development and security in Niger
06/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 6 November 2013 Food security, the social sectors, road infrastructure and domestic security and stability will be the four sectors on which EU development aid to Niger will focus for the period 2014-2020.
European Union maintains its commitment to Mali
05/11/2013
Commission Press release Brussels, 5 November 2013 European The European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, today announced further support for Mali totalling EUR 615 million (following approval by the European Parliament and the Council) under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) for 2014 to 2020.
New report shows progress in better coordinating EU policies help to overcome poverty worldwide
04/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 4 November 2013 Today, the European Commission published its report on policy coherence for development which lays out the progress made by the EU and its Member States in ensuring that their action in areas such as trade, agriculture, security or migration is in line...
EU reinforces its support for the Sahel in the years to come
04/11/2013
European Commission Press release Brussels, 4 November 2013 Significant new EU funding for the Sahel region for the period 2014 and 2020 is expected to be unveiled today by EU Development Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, during a joint visit to the Sahel region with UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon, World...
