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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour would shift focus of development aid to fewer countries, says Lisa Nandy

Labour Party intends to shift aid focus to the poorest countries, away from middle-income ones.
Ensuring aid effectiveness and value for money is a priority for Labour, aiming to prevent misuse and maintain global reputation. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Environment

World groups are stealing money from poor and hungry in their reckless climate crusade

Wealthy nations are replacing development aid with climate spending.
The World Bank will divert 45% of funding to climate change, taking away $40 billion annually from poverty and hunger. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US politics

On a Remote Island, Blinken Signals U.S. Attention to Africa

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is visiting Africa to show the Biden administration's continued interest in the continent.
The U.S. is providing development funds to Cape Verde to strengthen ties with African nations and enhance their infrastructure. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe news

EU holds up billions in aid for Hungary amid tug-of-war over Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is threatening to veto Ukraine's EU membership proposal.
The European Commission is withholding billions in development aid for Hungary until it sees progress on Hungary's judicial reforms. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe news

EU holds up billions in aid for Hungary amid tug-of-war over Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is threatening to veto Ukraine's EU membership proposal.
The European Commission is withholding billions in development aid for Hungary until it sees progress on Hungary's judicial reforms. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

EU holds up billions in aid for Hungary amid tug-of-war over Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is threatening to veto Ukraine's EU membership proposal.
The European Commission is withholding billions in development aid for Hungary until it sees progress on Hungary's judicial reforms. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

EU: Hamas did not siphon off development aid DW 11/22/2023

The European Union has decided to continue providing development aid to the West Bank and Gaza Strip after reviewing its aid following a Hamas attack on Israel.
No evidence of misappropriation of EU funds by Hamas has been found.
Germany also plans to continue providing aid to the Palestinian territories. [ more ]
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