The 3rd Africa EU Summit took place on 29-30 November 2010, in Tripoli, Libya. The Summit shaped the future relations between two continents and adopted The 3rd Africa-EU Summit declaration and the 2nd Action Plan 2011-2013.
This plan builds up on experience gained from the 1st Action Plan, and political objectives enshrined into the 2007 Joint Africa-EU Strategy (JAES) which defines the long-term policy orientations between the two continents, based on a shared vision and common principles.
Helping African countries produce quality fruit and vegetables that conform to EU food safety regulations is crucial if farmers are to benefit from exports. The Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) aims to help producers in Africa meet these demands. Its stated objective is to, “Maintain and, if possible, increase the contribution made by export horticulture to the reduction of poverty in ACP countries”.
It is a highly effective programme. 80% of all fresh fruit and vegetables imported into the EU pass through PIP. In its second phase, 2009-2014, PIP is extending its scope to include new themes such as local and regional markets, fair trade, ethical trade, respect for the environment and organic production.
How does it work?
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The EU decided, on 19 March, to provide additional support of €33 million to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which brings its total contribution to over €444 million since 2007.
The renewed EU support will allow AMISOM to continue to fulfil its peace mission and to reach its total planned size of 17,731 troops...
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