Nicosia, 18 March 2023 – Within the framework of the European Union (EU) funded Local Infrastructure Facility (LIF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has completed the construction of the Kormakitis Centre for Cooperation (KCC) as part of efforts to contribute towards reconciliation and coexistence in the multi-communal landscape of Cyprus.

This was marked by an opening ceremony today with the participation of the European Commission, UNDP, the diplomatic community as well as the different local communities on the island. 
The project commenced in September 2021 and was completed in January 2023, with funding from the EU for the amount of EUR 1,238,506.

The Kormakitis Centre for Cooperation aims to offer a wide range of programmes and learning opportunities, including languages and traditions, nature preservation, recycling and the agricultural development of organic products. The centre will also host events promoting multiculturalism both in Cyprus and beyond. In addition, young artists will have opportunities to showcase their artistic talents and skills through cultural activities. With regards to facilities, the centre will be equipped to provide basic accommodation and catering for groups of up to 60 people.

Olive trees were planted by members of the Maronite community in memory of those who lost their lives as a result of the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria, as well as the train crash in Greece in February 2023.

For further information and media enquiries please contact UNDP at: 

Gulten Inan, Communications Assistant
E-mail: gulten.inan@undp.org
Tel: +357 99 061560/+905488684603 

Eleni Panayiotou, Communications Associate
E-mail: eleni.panayiotou@undp.org
Tel: +35799368879/+905488684602 

European Union 

The Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, based on Council Regulation 389/2006, aims at facilitating the reunification of Cyprus by encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community, with particular emphasis on the economic integration of the island, on improving contacts between the two communities and with the EU, and on preparation for the EU body of laws (also referred to as acquis communautaire).

For more information please visit: 
Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community (europa.eu)

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United Nations Development Programme

UNDP aims to contribute and support the peace-building process in Cyprus and to enhance 
cooperation between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriot by implementing a range of 
confidence building measures.

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