Advice for business
Introduction
Commercial Section helps British companies take advantage of business opportunities under EU funded programmes, primarily those under the EU's external aid programmes. There are substantial opportunities for British companies including consultancy, supply of equipment and major construction projects.
The EU spends approximately €9 billion a year on development assistance to more than 150 countries and territories outside the EU. Its aim is to improve the prosperity and well-being of people in these countries. But it needs commercial companies to make its projects happen.
The EU recognises that promoting partnerships and investment between UK companies and those in the developing world assists the development process. Fostering the private sector in poorer countries also promotes growth and employment, develops capacity and encourages the transfer of technology.
