Written question asked by Lord Ashcroft (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Malloch-Brown (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2009.

Belize

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what are their current aid projects to Belize; and what are the value of such projects.

Answer: The UK supports a number of projects in Belize. Recent financial assistance has focused on the resolution of the territorial dispute between Belize and Guatemala. A total of £500,000 was allocated to this from the Government’s conflict prevention pool during financial year 2008-2009 for projects in both Belize and Guatemala. Our High Commission in Belmopan has committed an additional £20,000 in financial year 2008-2009 to projects relating to climate change issues, human rights and intercultural exchange with Guatemala. Further to bilateral funding, Belize also benefits from EU aid and financial support. Belize has been allocated €11.8 million from the European Development Fund for 2008-2013, focusing largely on rural development. During the period from 2006 to 2010, Belize, as a Sugar Protocol country, is expected to receive a total of €48.2 million from the EU in order to help improve the efficiency of cane production, processing and economic diversification. From 1999 to 2008, Belize has received a further €27.7 million to help modernise its banana production industry.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2449; 709 c178WA
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Belize
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Written questions
House of Lords; Belize and Guatemala
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Development aid EU aid Belize
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