The European Union is stepping up cooperation with Niger.

European Commission
Brussels, 6 December 2018

 
The European Union is mobilising an extra €108 million for social policies, security, good governance and access to electricity in Niger. This was announced by the European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, on the fringes of the Partner-donor coordination conference organised by the G5 Sahel in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Commissioner Mimica also met the President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou. Commissioner Mimica said: "The European Union remains steadfast in its support for Niger, which is facing exceptional challenges such as the terrorist threat, human trafficking and strong population growth. This additional funding of €108 million will help improve the implementation of public policies in Niger in key sectors, with a particular focus on vulnerable people in rural areas." This €90 million increase in the National Indicative Programme and an €18 million investment grant for improving access to electricity have been approved as...
 
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