The Daily Dispatch reports that the European Union (EU) has made available R40mn for poverty relief projects in the Eastern Cape. The Mvula Trust will administer the programme that will target 100 projects in 50 communities. Depending on the successful implementation of the programme, a second phase is on the cards, which will increase total funding to R100 million. The programme will focus on several designated district municipalities, and projects will be aligned with local government integrated development plans (IDPs).