Netherlands plans €15m contribution to Syria reconstruction fund

The Netherlands plans to make €15 million available in 2026 for recovery and reconstruction in Syria. Minister Sjoerdsma, responsible for foreign trade and development cooperation, announced the contribution at the World Bank’s annual meetings on 14 October. The money is intended for a new World Bank fund supported by several countries. [1]

The Dutch government says the fund will help restore facilities and stimulate economic activity, including in agriculture. The €15 million forms part of an additional €25 million that the government says it has allocated this year for stability and reconstruction in Syria. It hopes the contribution will help create conditions in which refugees can return voluntarily and safely. The announcement does not establish when the money will be transferred to the fund or spent on projects. [1]