Boost for Madeira and the Azores

Boost for Madeira and the AzoresKeywords: Funding, Skills, Madeira, Azores

Madeira and the Azores are to receive almost 270 million euros under the EU Leader + programme between 2001 and 2005. Some 60 percent will come from the EU and 40 percent from Portuguese sources. Most of the money will be used to develop the skills of the mainly-rural workforce.