European Development Fund (EDF)
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Geographic focus |
African, Caribbean and Pacific countries that are part of the ACP-EU partnership agreement, candidate countries and countries within the European Economic Area. |
Who can apply? |
ACP partner countries, candidate countries and countries within the European Economic Area can apply based on their ODA-eligibility. Within these countries, funds are available for:
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Objectives and activities |
Objective: The EDF finances cooperation activities in the fields of economic development, social and human development as well as regional cooperation and integration. The programmes listed under the local development activity are linked with the policy for territorial cohesion and cooperation between regional bodies. The objective of these policies is to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion by reducing disparities between the levels of development of regions and countries. Activities: The following activities for tourism development are emphasized:
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Type and level of funding |
The total financial resources amount to EUR 30.5 billion for the period 2014–2020. Financial assistance is provided at the request of the ACP States and Overseas Countries and Territories under multiannual indicative aid programmes negotiated with their National or Regional Authorities. Grants and budget support for projects aiming to promote an economic, cultural and social development of the African, Caribbean, Pacific and Oversees Countries, to strengthen peace and security and to promote a stable and democratic political environment. |