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A total of €1.45 billion has been mobilized by the International Conference for The Gambia, co-chaired by The Gambia and the European Union. The reinforced political and financial support by the international community will assist The Gambia in continuing its democratic transition, building on strong democratic institutions, the respect of human rights and the rule of law, and sustainable and shared economic growth.

The EU alone increased its support by €140 million, raising the total of its development assistance to €365m for the period 2017-2020. High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, who co-chaired the conference together with the president of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, in Brussels, said: "The Gambia is showing to the world that freedom and democracy are about real people and real lives. After the presidential election in 2016, neighbours and the international community stood with the Gambian people. We stood on the side of freedom and democracy. Two years on, we continue to stand by your side. Today the EU is proud to announce €140 million to invest in opportunities for the Gambian people and further strengthen democracy.

International Cooperation and Development Commissioner Neven Mimica added: "When people of a country decide to overturn a two-decades long dictatorship, this is a choice to commend. This is what happened in The Gambia one year and a half ago. When new authorities commit to profoundly reform the country and put it on the path of democracy and development, the international community has to answer their call. This is what happened today in Brussels. Out of the €1.45bn that were pledged today, the EU has committed additional funding of €140m until 2020, which adds to the €225m mobilized since the beginning of the transition in 2017. Because nothing is more important today than showing to the people of The Gambia that democracy brings quick and tangible dividends."

The full press release, a factsheet and HR/VP Mogherini's opening remarks at the Conference are available online.

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