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Haiti presses on EU budgets

Tuesday 09 February 2010

Haiti was a late addition to the summit's agenda. All three of the main EU institutions have pledged their support to the recovery of the earthquake-hit nation and the Union as a whole has already donated more than 400 million euro. However, as the initial emergency phase ends, attention is turning to longer-term assistance and the modalities for achieving them. Medium-term challenges, which will need to be assessed, include preparing for the upcoming rainy season, particularly providing better shelter for the homeless, and follow-up medical care for those treated in the immediate aftermath of the disaster. The 11 February meeting will also look at the major priorities for even longer-term reconstruction and rehabilitation, which will notably include helping rebuild government functions.



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