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194703
Wed, 07/13/2011 - 07:27
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EU, MAG give 600,000 to Laos to manage UXO projects
VIENTIANE,JULY.(KPL)- The European Union and Mines Advisory Group (MAG) have given 6.81 billion kip (EUR 600,000) to the Lao government to finance the management of UXO projects in three districts, Boualapha, Mahasay and Xaybouathong in Khammouane province.
The MOU on the assistance was signed in Vientiane Capital on July 8 between Director of the National Regulation Authorities (NRA) for UXO/ Mine Action Sectors in Loas, Mr. Phoukhiew Chanthasomboun and MAG Country Programme Manager, Mr. David Hayter in the witness of EU Charge d’Afaires to Laos, Mr. Henry Prankerd, representatives from relevant ministries, authorities and relevant sectors.
Three districts will receive 600,000 Euro in a period of two years. An amount of EUR 100,000 will be as contribution from the United States of America.
The MOU on the assistance was signed in Vientiane Capital on July 8 between Director of the National Regulation Authorities (NRA) for UXO/ Mine Action Sectors in Loas, Mr. Phoukhiew Chanthasomboun and MAG Country Programme Manager, Mr. David Hayter in the witness of EU Charge d’Afaires to Laos, Mr. Henry Prankerd, representatives from relevant ministries, authorities and relevant sectors.
Three districts will receive 600,000 Euro in a period of two years. An amount of EUR 100,000 will be as contribution from the United States of America.
