European Commission, Press release, Brussels, 23 June 2014:
The European Commission will host a
Donors' Conference in Brussels on 16 July to continue its help with the
aftermath of the devastating floods in the Western Balkans and mobilise
further support to Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to deal with the
consequences of this natural disaster. The conference will be
co-organised with France and Slovenia.
"The EU and its Member States
stand in solidarity with the people affected by the recent extreme
floods in Southeast Europe. We are ready to use all available
instruments to help the citizens of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
recover from this natural disaster. The conference will mobilise funding
much needed for the countries' recovery," Commissioner for Enlargement
and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle said.
He also called upon
donors to contribute generously to the two countries' recovery efforts.
International donor countries,
international financial institutions, and main relevant civil society
organisations will be invited. The aim of the conference will be to
collect pledges from donors for the countries' recovery from the recent
floods. The European Commission, France and Slovenia place high priority
on the economic recovery of both countries and are committed to
providing a substantial financial contribution. In addition to
mobilising international financial support, the Donors' Conference will
also contribute to stepping up co-operation over floods and natural
disasters in the region.
Background
Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have
recently suffered the worst flooding since records. Key public
infrastructure as well as housing, health and education facilities of
both countries have been severely damaged. It is estimated that over 3
million people have been directly or indirectly affected by the floods.
The consequences will have a long-term impact on the socio-economic
growth of both countries and may significantly influence their ability
to develop or consolidate their reforms agenda.
Serbia and Bosnia and
Herzegovina do not have the capacity and resources to cope with the
aftermath of the catastrophe on their own and have requested
international financial support for the recovery and the rehabilitation
process.
EU, World Bank and UN are working with
the authorities in the affected areas on a needs assessment report
which will be available in the next few weeks.
These reports will be
presented at the Donors' Conference, and will provide a solid basis to
identify financial needs.
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-713_en.htm?locale=en
23/6/14
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