The
European Commission has adopted a programme to reduce poverty, foster
sustainable development and support the democratic reform process in
The programme would bolster the country's efforts towards gradual European
integration.
The new programme includes two actions, namely: a dedicated Sector Budget
Support programme amounting to €20 million to help the Azerbaijani government
reduce poverty and foster sustainable development in the country. In
particular, this programme aims to improve the business climate and boost
business opportunities in rural areas, for example improve access to small
loans in rural regions (including for internally displaced people - IDPs).
A programme worth €11 million to build the institutional capacity of selected
public administration institutions through measures such as training, providing
expertise and improving administration procedures. It will also help implement
reforms under the current EU-Azerbaijan agreements and under the future
Association Agreement, which is currently being negotiated, in areas such as
political dialogue, justice, freedom and security, as well as trade and
cooperation in sectoral policies.
The new programme is part of the 2012 Annual Action Plan for
Overall, the EU has made around €475 million available to
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