Concrete, visible actions, in favour of the most destitute.

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2 In a turbulent world where increasing inequalities foster tensions between nations, it is essential to continue to combat the poverty from which more than a third of humanity still suffers. To this end, Monaco officially cooperates in the implementation of targeted development projects directly benefiting the populations concerned, in fields such as primary health care, basic education, rural development and the fight against pandemic diseases. The solidarity that has been displayed in the Principality of Monaco owes a great deal to the work of associations, companies and individuals. Thanks to their energy and commitment, which parallels government action that is constantly being renewed, I am delighted to note that Monaco s development cooperation strengthens year by year. H.S.H the Prince Albert II, extract from the foreword of Monaco & Development Cooperation, Concrete, visible actions, in favour of the most destitute. T he Government of the Principality of Monaco supports cooperation with the purpose of reducing poverty in the world, favouring a development respecting the Environment, contributing towards attaining the Millennium Development Goals adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in A cooperation based on project incentive Monegasque cooperation favours synergies, endeavours to clear up block factors and promote local dynamics. The actions undertaken are selected taking into account the demands of the beneficiaries associated to their realisation. In , more than 50 projects were undertaken at bilateral and multilateral levels, namely with the help of United Nations institutions. They enabled the implementation of actions, with a clearly defined human dimension, in order to combat poverty, improve health and education, promote rural development, conservation of biodiversity and protection of the environment.

3 that relies on partnerships and enables the transfer of skills. Monegasque cooperation relies very strongly on the skills available in the Principality in order to achieve transfers of skills. All actions are undertaken within the framework of partnerships favouring the participation, either of the authorities and organisations of the countries concerned, or beneficiaries gathered in associations or cooperative groups. A cooperation that encourages Monegasque synergies Actions of cooperation are undertaken in close relationship with Monegasque NGO s working at the international level in the humanitarian and environmental spheres. Partnerships are also organised with Monegasque private companies. and mobilises the consular network. Direct relations with the authorities of the partner countries are formalized by cooperation agreements and are taken over in the field by the Principality s consular network, which operates namely the promotion of the actions implemented. Mobilisation for Emergency. The Government of Monaco helps populations hit by natural disasters or food shortages. Funds are released according to the importance of the crisis and in any geographical area. They usually go through specialised agencies of the United Nations system. In countries where strong bilateral relations are established, this aid can also be implemented directly.

4 International Cooperation actions fall within the scope of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Education Building primary schools in Morocco and Burkina Faso Building social day-nurseries in South Africa Women s promotion Health and malnutrition Support of women groups in the sector of the small-scale processing of fishing products in Senegal Fight against excision in Burkina Faso Building and supplying dispensaries in Niger and Mauritania Fight against malnutrition and noma in Burkina Faso Civil security Mine clearing

5 Poverty alleviation Preservation of environment and biodiversity Promotion of traditional know-how and creation of incomes-generating activities in Morocco and Burkina Faso Set up of micro-credits with the U.N.D.P. Web City programme in Niger, Senegal, Benin, Morocco, Mali Fight against pandemic diseases Preservation of mountain habitats in Slovenia Conservation programme of the Propithecus perrieri (Lemur) in Madagascar Fight against desertification Supporting the health authorities of Saint Mary Island in Madagascar in the fight against malaria Fight against AIDS in Rwanda Aiding firemen in Nouakchott, Mauritania Support to mine clearing and mine victims in Croatia Creation of plateaus to combat erosion in Niger Rehabilitation of palm groves in Morocco and Tunisia

6 A word from the partners.. Zoubida Charrouf. President of the Moroccan Association Ibn Al Baytar. The projects we are presently managing with the Monegasque cooperation fall within the scope of lasting development of the means of exploitation of Moroccan argan groves. The organisation of women producing argan oil in cooperatives and the access to training has enabled these vulnerable and marginalised women to integrate the export market which is more lucrative than the local market. This way, they were able to improve their socio-economic condition, gain an existence, credibility and dignity. They recover their decision-making ability, managing their income and investing in the future by sending their children to school. From the environmental standpoint, surfaces reafforested with argan trees have been multiplied by thirty-five in ten years. This demonstrates the awakening by local communities to the interest of preserving argan groves. A forest considered as the last green curtain in the desert. David Heymann. Executive Director of Communicable Diseases with WHO. In 2004, six countries had not yet interrupted the transmission of wild poliovirus, among them Niger. Moreover, Niger continued suffering from poliovirus imported from neighbouring Nigeria. At that time, after discussions with representatives of the permanent mission in Geneva, the Monaco Government decided to make a strategic financial contribution to the World Health Organisation, intended for Niger. These funds were used to reinforce surveillance, thus stopping the transmission of poliovirus in the country. Monaco joined its partners in eradicating polio at a decisive time and its contribution encouraged other countries in making a first financial contribution to the global polio eradication initiative (GPEI). Aghali Abdou. Coordinator of Monaco s projects in the Agadez region in Niger. For several years, the Principality has been making efforts for development projects in favour of the Tuareg community, namely through the building of dispensaries in our barren regions and by placing medications and supplies at the disposal of children suffering from malnutrition. Similarly, projects in the agricultural field, building wells and the protection of river banks in order to make the land more secure, have enabled several families to grow wheat, corn, tomatoes and onions and to recover arable land. Kasidis Rochanakorn. Director of the OCHA Office in Geneva. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs appreciates the on-going and increasing support of the Principality of Monaco and its efforts to alleviate the sufferings of natural disaster victims. With this view in mind, OCHA counts on the support of the Principality to carry out the United Nations humanitarian reform. Robert Turk. Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation, Regional Unit Piran. Odile Sorgho-Moulinier. Director of the UNDP Office in Geneva. UNDP has always found in the Principality of Monaco an invaluable partner that for a long time, in order for poverty to subside, has understood the importance of extending and strengthening cooperation at the territorial community level - municipalities, departments and regions. Apart from its pragmatic commitment resolutely turned to field results, the Principality of Monaco displays flexibility in its cooperation, enabling it to act with an exemplary efficiency. The partnership between the Principality and UNDP is the alliance between the skills of a world network and competence at the service of humans. A proper research of biodiversity as well as its conservation is a long term project, demanding in terms of human and financial resources. International agreements are often the right way to overcome these problems, and the cooperation between the Principality of Monaco and the Institute of the Republic of Slovenia for Nature Conservation is the proof for that. Thanks to the financial support of the International Cooperation, important activities in the field of biodiversity research and conservation were carried out in the Slovenian coastal and Alpine region in the past five years. Beside the afore mentioned activities, the cooperation showed also to be of uttermost importance in rising public awareness as biodiversity conservation is concerned. Coopération Internationale 9, rue Princesse Marie de Lorraine - Principauté de Monaco Téléphone : / Fax Site : coopint@troisseptsept.mc