EC communication on supporting developing countries in coping with the crises
After the G20 summit, during which the vulnerabily of the developing countries facing the financial crisis has been underlined, the European Commission issues its April Communication package on "Supporting developing countries in coping with the crisis".
The "April package" on development will be discussed at the General Affairs and External Relations Council of 26-27 May and the European Council.
The EC Communication "Supporting developing countries in coping with the crisis" is accompanied by four Commission staff working documents as well as a "Citizens´ summary".
Please find here the communication and the staff working documents, as well as statements from NGOs.
Council conclusions on supporting developing countries in coping with the crisis, GAERC 18.05.2009
Communication from the Commission: Supporting developing countries in coping with the crisis, EC, 08 April 2009
Staff working document: Millennium Development Goals — Impact of the Financial Crisis on Developing countries, EC, April 2009
Staff working document: Aid for Trade monitoring report 2009, EC, April 2009
Staff working document: Aid Effectiveness after Accra. Where does the EU stand and What more do we need to do?, EC, April 2009
Citizens' summary EU proposal – supporting developing countries in coping with the crisis, EC, April 2009
JOIN here the online debate forum "Helping developing countries during the financial crisis"
CONCORD analysis of the European Commission April Package on Development Cooperation 8 April 2009
Action for Global Health urges strong Council Conclusions on the 'April Package', May 12th 2009
Read the response by Prerna Bomzan, South Asia Alliance for Poverty Eradication (SAAPE) to the GAERC Conclusions on the "EU's response to supporting developing countries in coping with crisis" adopted on 18 May in Brussels
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