San Donato Milanese (Milan), 23 December 2008 – Eni and the Eni Foundation signed an agreement with Italy's Ministries of Economy and Welfare to participate in the Governmental solidarity fund named "Fondo Carta Acquisti" (Purchase Card Fund), through a donation of €200 million.
The initiative is targeted at addressing the basic needs of less affluent citizens in terms of nutrition, energy and medical aid.
The Eni Foundation, which was created by Eni for the purpose of promoting social solidarity, will donate €200 million to the Fund over the next 6 months. This amount will be financed in two parts.  The initial donation will take place in fiscal 2008, with €100 million to be delivered by 31 December 2008.  The remaining €100 million will be provided by 30 June 2009.
Eni is proud to take part in this initiative, continuing the company's long-standing tradition of contributing to the economic and social well-being of the communities in which it operates.

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