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Paweł Samecki Commissioner for Regional
Policy Major support from EU funds helps fight against organised
crime in Italy
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Organised crime in southern Italy: a massive challenge
exerts huge control over economic life
major obstacle to economic development
crucial to support Italian efforts to eradicate organised crime
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Support from EU funds2007-2013
EU cohesion policy is investing €64 million (European Regional Development Fund-ERDF) on projects to re-develop seized Mafia property
2000-2006
Initial pilot project worth €11 million (ERDF) for conversion of 50 former Mafia properties
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EU backing for success
confiscated assets transformed into educational, social, tourism and legal business ventures
creating new jobs, especially for young people
providing hope in areas blighted by high unemployment and criminality
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Antonio Maruccia
Special Commissioner for managing properties seized from criminal organisations
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Nicola IzzoHead of Managing Authority
for ‘Security for Development' 1st Deputy Head of Italian
Police
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Lucio GuarinoDirector of the Development
and Legality Association
Projects in Palermo and Corleone, Sicily
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Portella della Ginestra, Palermo Seized from Bernardo
Brusca Investment: €404,260 (ERDF: 50%)
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Giardino della memoria, Palermo
Seized from Giovanni BruscaInvestment: €931,000 (ERDF: 50%)
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Terre di CorleoneSeized from Salvatore Riina
Investment: €606,292 (ERDF: 50%)
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Centopassi Winery, PalermoSeized from Giovanni Genovese
Investment: €426,000 (ERDF: 50%)
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Giovanni AllucciManaging Director
of Agrorinasce Projects in Campania
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Legality Park, Casal di Principe
Seized from Francesco Schiavone (Casalesi clan)
Investment: €540,000 (ERDF: 50%)
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San Marcellino Youth CentreSeized from Giorgio Marano
Investment: €516,000 (ERDF: 50%)
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Paweł Samecki Commissioner for Regional
Policy Major support from EU funds helps fight against organised
crime in Italy