Belgium strives for a peaceful and secure world where poverty is a thing of the past and where there are development opportunities for all. Our efforts therefore complement those of the international community to achieve sustainable development and a fair world.

Belgium gives bilateral aid (i.e. aid that is provided by one country directly to another) to 18 partner countries in Asia, Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and the Middle East. The focus of our cooperation is always in Central Africa.