EU Contributes to Boost Agricultural Production in Poor Countries
July 31, 2009| |
The European Union (EU) has committed €75 million (US$105 million) to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to help poor countries in 13 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Central America boost agricultural production. This is in addition to the €125 million ($170 million) donation it gave in June 2009.
"Europe's help comes at a critical moment," said José Maria Sumpsi, FAO's Assistant Director-General of the Technical Cooperation Department. "One out of six persons on this planet is undernourished - more than ever before. Poor countries need all the assistance possible. We are grateful for Europe's unequivocal support," he said. The EU has called for more investment in agriculture and the need to refocus the world's attention on farming. .
Visit http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/21645/icode/ for the full story.
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