€ 122 million agreement for development programs in Eritrea concluded

On 7 September 2009 the European Commission and the Eritrean government concluded a 122-million Euro agreement for the implementation of development programs in Eritrea for 2009 to 2013. 70 million Euro will be channeled towards achieving food security, 34 million Euro for expanding infrastructure facilities, 10 million Euro towards promoting social services and 8.3 million Euro will be directed towards the preservation of national heritage. In addition a 7 million envelope for humanitarian assistance was agreed. At a meeting called by Human Rights Watch human rights defenders denounced the agreement and claimed the aid was keeping the military regime in power.

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