During his visit to Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda, Commissioner Mimica is expected to outline the EU's new Emergency Trust Fund, set up to address the root causes of migration, promote work opportunities in Africa and to counter radicalisation and extremism...
European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, will travel to Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda (14 - 19 September). This will be the Commissioner's first visit to these three African countries. During the visit, the Commissioner is expected to outline the EU's new €1.8 billion Emergency Trust Fund, set up to address the root causes of migration, promote work opportunities in Africa (especially for young people and women in local communities) and counter radicalisation and extremism.The main objective of the Commissioner's visit is to discuss the EU's cooperation with these countries, as well as to look at the challenges with regard to economic growth, migration and the recovery from shocks and disasters. The visit is particularly timely as it comes just before the United Nation's General Assembly in New York (24-28 September) where the new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), following up to the Millennium Development Goals, will be formally adopted by the International Community.
Ahead of his visit, Commissioner Mimica said: "This is my first visit to these three countries and my message will be clear: Africa is on the move, with people and the economy enjoying unprecedented opportunities for growth. I can confirm that the EU, a long term partner to the region, is committed to doing all it can to continue to help boost trade and support to these East African countries on their path to growth. After all, it is clear that there can be no development without growth and jobs."
