§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assistance the Government are giving to Bosnia-Herzegovina to rebuild its economy. [91203]
§ Mr. FoulkesAt the donors conference in May, we pledged £17 million in new, bilateral, funds to help the future development of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Our objectives are to reduce levels of social exclusion and social conflict through strengthening civil society, to support the establishment of an effective, accountable and responsive public administration and help in the development of viable, well regulated markets.
A team from the Department for International Development (DFID) is in the region this week (12–17 July) to discuss how best to implement these objectives with government officials and representatives of civil society.
§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what funding is available to encourage cultural exchanges with students and Government officials from Bosnia-Herzegovina; and if she will make a statement. [91189]
§ Mr. FoulkesWe do not provide funding for cultural exchanges with students or government officials from Bosnia-Herzegovina. Our programme provides in-country support to help civil society organisations, to support the 101W establishment of an effective, accountable and responsive public administration and assist with the development of a well regulated market economy.