The United Nations Development Program has launched a two-year initiative to help deliver services in the conflict-affected Central African Republic.
Around one-million people have been displaced by the conflict which began in December 2012.
The UN program aims to repair infrastructure, promote social cohesion and create short-term employment to help revitalise the local economy.
The UNDP's Priya Gajraj told Peggy Giakoumelos, lawlessness, corruption and underinvestment in social services have left the population in great need.
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