PNA: EU TO HELP IMPROVE PALESTINIAN INSTITUTIONS
(ANSAmed) - BRUSSELS, JUNE 18 - Palestinian Prime Minister
Salam Fayyad and European Commission Representative in Jerusalem
John Kjaer today signed a financing agreement for EUR 14 million
under the European Union's PEGASE mechanism, through which the
EU is helping to build the institutions of a future Palestinian
State. The EUR 14 million will help to finance improvements in
key areas outlined in the Palestinian Reform and Development
Plan.
The funding, which is being channelled through the EU's new
PEGASE mechanism, will be used to enhance performance in three
core areas: Enhancing governance, supporting the judiciary and
strengthening the rule of law.
The new programme will help to improve the quality of social
services, through reforming education and social safety net
systems, and to support institutions involved in trade and
enterprise promotion. (ANSAmed).
2008-06-18 19:50