As part of the Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Program, the European Commission will give €5 million in new funding to help propel renewable energy in Africa.
EU Commissioner Andris Piebalgs said: "Energy is fundamental to development. No energy means no sustainable economic growth, no sustainable agriculture, no quality healthcare; no decent education. In short, no energy means no development."
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