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EU supports #SouthAfrica with €62 million
International Co-operation and Development Commissioner Neven Mimica (pictured) has visited South Africa, where he met Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene and Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu.
The new EU programme 'Employment Promotion through small, micro and medium enterprises Support Programme for South Africa' worth €52 million will help to boost job creation in South Africa, while the new Enhancing Legislature Oversight Programme of €10m will strengthen democracy and good governance.
On the occasion, Commissioner Mimica said: "Ten years after the establishment of a strategic partnership with South Africa, the European Union remains very much engaged with the country as a crucial regional and global player. We are looking forward to enhancing our relations with President Ramaphosa and his administration. The fight against unemployment, poverty and inequality are at the heart of our common agenda and I am happy to launch two programmes, worth a total €62m, in line with those priorities, during my visit. We look forward to continuing our joint work beyond 2020 with new and innovative approaches."
The press release is available online.
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