EUROPEAN COMMISSION ASSIGNS 2M EURO TO SOUTH CAUCASUS STATES
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Dec 22 2009
Armenia
The European Commission has assigned 2m Euro to Armenia, Georgia and
Azerbaijan for preparatory work to cope with natural disasters.
The funds will be provided by means of the humanitarian aid section,
with Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Development &
Humanitarian Aid, being in charge. The project provides for
coordination of national and regional agencies’ activities, training
courses and creation of warning systems.
The Commission-funded humanitarian projects will be implemented
by special UN agencies and by the International Committee of the
Red Cross.