Written question asked by Caroline Spelman (Conservative) on Monday, 15 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2002. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Monday, 22 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking to support civil society groups in Liberia.

Answer: Mrs. Spelman: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps she is taking to support civil society groups in Liberia. [71145] Clare Short: We have no development programme to Liberia. Over the last few years my Department has supported a limited number of projects, most of which have been delivered through civil society organisations. These have included community development projects, and projects to enhance peace and promote reconciliation between ethnic groups. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has also provided support to promote democratic values and reduce tension between ethnic groups.

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