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Uganda: EIB Global and Housing Finance Bank announce €50 million investment partnership for private sector with focus on female-led/owned businesses
EIB Global, part of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the Housing Finance Bank (HFB) of Uganda today announced a partnership to provide €50 million in investment to support private sector entities, notably small businesses in Uganda.
Uganda: US$40 million European backing for Uganda rural telecom expansion
TowerCo of Africa Uganda has secured US$40 million long-term financing from European development finance partners, including the European Investment Bank, the Development Bank of Austria (OeEB) and Belgian Investment Company for Developing countries, to support new investment aimed at significantly improving mobile phone network coverage in rural areas of Uganda, unlocking digital empowerment and economic advancement.
Gender Equality: Equal opportunities means understanding the barriers and lowering them
As part of the CoR's contribution to improving gender equality and to building a more inclusive, gender-equal and fair EU, it has put in place since end of 2023 a dedicated Gender Equality Action Plan, which summarises its own processes and practices aiming to improve gender equality at the Committee of the Regions. To support this process the Bureau appointed a special Bureau rapporteur on the CoR Gender Equality Action Plan, Ms Sari Rautio (FI/EPP), Member of Hämeenlinna City Council.
The European Commission launches new migration partnership with Mauritania
European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Mar 2024 Today, the European Union is strengthening the cooperation between EU and Mauritania by launching a migration partnership and dialogue.
Statement by Commission and the High Representative on International Women's Day
European Commission Statement Brussels, 07 Mar 2024 To mark International Women's Day, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President make the following statement.
Designated gatekeepers must now comply with all obligations under the Digital Markets Act
European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Mar 2024 As of today, Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and ByteDance, the six gatekeepers designated by the Commission in September 2023, have to fully comply with all obligations in the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The European Commission invites farmers to participate in online survey on simplification
European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Mar 2024 As announced in its proposals to reduce the burden weighing on farmers' shoulders, the Commission is launching today an online survey to gather directly the views of EU farmers.
Tinder commits to provide consumers with clear information about personalised prices
European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Mar 2024 Following a dialogue with the European Commission and national consumer authorities, Tinder has committed to inform consumers that discounts they propose for premium services are personalised by automated means.
EU makes major step forward in the delivery of 2024 humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza*
European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Mar 2024 The Commission has now contracted €81 million out of the overall humanitarian aid allocation of €125 million and is working on its disbursement to humanitarian partner organisations.