Rural village in Eritrea. The European Union's partnership program with the country will focus on providing sustainable and effective energy access. Photo by: USAID /CC BY-NC-ND
The EU has been supporting the State of Eritrea since independence in 1993. Under the previous cycle of funding from 2009-2013, the EU dedicated EUR 53.7 million to food security and rural development programs.
Raquel Alcega leads Devex's development data team, which tracks and analyzes the funding, programs and activities of financial institutions, philanthropic organizations and corporations that operate at the intersection of business and global development. Prior to joining Devex's Barcelona office, she worked in business development in Washington, D.C., and as a researcher in Russia and Mexico.
