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<p>Lebanon and Tunisia are important partners and both the EU and the UK are committed
to supporting them in addressing the problems stemming from crises in neighbouring
countries. The UK has contributed over £190 million to support refugee and host communities
in Lebanon since the Syria crisis began. In Tunisia we have committed £22 million
to support political and economic development since the revolution in 2011. Both countries
receive significant EU funding. Tunisia has been allocated up to €886 million from
the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) for 2014-2020, and €16 million from the
European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), the Instrument Contributing
to Stability and Peace (IcSP), the Non State Actors programme, the Civil Society Facility
and ENI thematic instruments. Lebanon has an allocation of up to €385 million from
the ENI for 2014-2020. In addition, Lebanon has been allocated a further €449.4 million
in support from both the ENI and the IcSP to help it respond to the effects of the
crisis in Syria. The Directorate General of the European Commission for Humanitarian
Aid and Civil Protection is also providing €172.3 million for humanitarian assistance
in Lebanon, with the EIDHR providing €2.4m for 2014-2017. Both countries can also
benefit from long-term loans and risk capital facilities, provided and managed by
the European Investment Bank.</p>
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