Brussels, 19/01/2004 (Agence Europe) - According to the European Commission, EUR 497.7 million were paid in 2003 under the MEDA programme. This figure, which is highlighted by the Commission services, has increased compared to the EUR 454 million in 2002 and the EUR 317.8 million in 2001. "Another record" was reached in 2003: the rate of disbursement (payments compared to commitments) stood at 82.9% against only 74.2% in 2002 and 53% in 2001, which would point to an acceleration in...