The European Commission grants € 9.5 million to support the electoral process in the Central African Republic
BANGUI, Central African Republic, October 25, 2010/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On 25 October, the Commission adopted the decision to financially support the 2011 electoral process in the Central African Republic. This will contribute to consolidating the peace building process in the Central African Republic. The presidential and legislative elections will take place on 23 January and 20 March.
Andris Piebalgs, Commissioner for Development, says: “I unreservedly support any initiatives which strengthen democracy, in Africa and elsewhere. The support of the European Union to the electoral process will allow the Central African Republic to honour its commitments to democratic consolidation. Presidential and legislative elections which are well prepared, free and credible constitute an essential condition for the peace building process in the Central African Republic.”
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European Commission
