Brussels, 02/08/2004 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has approved development aid programmes for eight Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) to a total tune of 68 million euros for 2004 to 2007. The aid will be financed by the European Development Fund (9th EDF). It is designed to support the economic and social development of the OCTs, notably through the tourist sector, which is an important potential source of income for the local economies. Here is how the funds will be...