Euro 9.5 million Tacis special aid for Azerbaijan
The objective of this special programme
is to assist Azerbaijan to cope with difficult social circumstances resulting
from the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Close to one million people have been
forced to flee their homes. The support of these refugees and internally
displaced people places a severe strain on the country's economy and funds
available for social expenditure are very limited. This programme will
finance projects for a total of up to euro 9.5 million and priority will
be given to investment in the social infrastructure rehabilitation field.
Amongst the projects proposed are : flood protections measures in the Sheki-Zakatala
region, completion of the "Hazi Aslanov" metro station, purchase
of equipment for HIV/AIDS testing laboratories and reconstruction of Bina
prison TBC treatment unit.