Overview
Niger is a landlocked Sahelian country with a population of about 27 million facing a multidimensional crisis (political, security - due to cross-border violence and terrorist activity in some specific regions - and humanitarian) and remaining extremely vulnerable to the consequences of climate change, leading to a fragile food security situation.
The EU aims to maintain the dialogue and diplomatic channels open with the transitional authorities while continuing to support its population.
Our partnership
Following the events of July 2023, cooperation through the State and security-related programmes are put on hold. Actions directly benefitting the population continue to be implemented.
Team Europe in Niger brings together the EU, France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
Under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe), the EU committed EUR 382,34 million for the period 2021-2024, focusing on governance, education and vocational training, as well as growth and the green economy.
Niger also benefits from regional and thematic programmes and from the continental Flagship of the Great Green Wall through several projects on soil restoration.
EU-Niger partnership documents can be found in the 'Related documents' section below.
Our key initiatives
- Education and vocational training
The EU and Niger’s cooperation on education covers a wide range of activities dedicated to improving opportunities and prospects for Niger’s youth and more vulnerable populations.
- Growth and the green economy
Niger and the EU are focused on massively building up Niger’s sustainable economy, including through a wide range of nature conservation and climate adaptation projects.
- Health
The EU and Niger continue to work together on Niger’s COVID-19 response and shoring up the resilience of its health sector. They are also strengthening teenage girls’ rights and access to healthcare.
- Humanitarian aid
The EU continues to provide food, health, education, protection, sanitation, shelter, and transportation assistance to those in need within Niger.
- Culture
The EU and Niger promote culture through three programmes:
- ‘Africa-Europe Cultural Cooperation and Promotion of Intercultural Dialogue and Cultural Diversity – West Africa Component’
- ‘Strengthening African-European Museum Partnerships’
- ‘Creative Africa Audiovisual’