Programme for the vulnerable communities in sub-Saharan Africa

11.4.2014

Question for written answer E-004612-14
to the Commission
Rule 117
Elena Băsescu (PPE)

On 9 April, the European Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, announced a new programme amounting to 33 million euros aimed at improving land governance and at helping improve food and nutrition security for small farmers and for the vulnerable communities in sub-Saharan Africa.

What measures does the Commission envisage in order to make sure that the funds allocated under the programme will be appropriately spent and will help achieve these ambitious objectives?

OJ C 399, 12/11/2014