Brussels, 11/05/2009 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has launched a contract notice (reference EuropeAid/127426/C/SER/MULTI) for the creation of a support mechanism for the CIUDAD programme (Cooperation in Urban Development and Dialogue) for all countries covered by the neighbourhood policy, both from eastern Europe and the Mediterranean region. According to the notice, the general objective of the CIUDAD programme is to "promote mutual understanding, dialogue and cooperation...