Most people believe that aid is to assist the poorest developing countries to empower themselves and create a better life for their people. Globally, approximately what percentage of aid dollars goes to the poorest nations?
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Most people believe that aid is to assist the poorest developing countries to empower themselves and create a better life for their people. Globally, approximately what percentage of aid dollars goes to the poorest nations? |
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25% | ||
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ANSWER: Perceptions can be deceiving. According to The Reality of Aid, 1998/99 by Earthscan, less than 25%, (24.6% to be exact), of all aid went to the poorest nations in 1997. | ||
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