- foreign aid
- noun Date: 1947 assistance (as economic aid) provided by one nation to another
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foreign aid — foreign aid, adj. economic, technical, or military aid given by one nation to another for purposes of relief and rehabilitation, for economic stabilization, or for mutual defense. Also called aid. [1955 60] * * * Transfer of capital, goods, or… … Universalium
foreign aid — ➔ aid * * * foreign aid UK US noun [U] SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ► help that is given by a richer country to a poorer one, usually in the form of money or food: »Rich countries are cutting back on foreign aid as they trim large budget deficits … Financial and business terms
Foreign aid to the People's Republic of China — takes the form of both bilateral and multilateral official development assistance and official aid to individual recipients. In 2001 it received US$1.4 billion in such disbursements, or about US$1.10 per capita. This total was down from the 1999… … Wikipedia
Foreign aid to Thailand — On July 31, 2003, Thailand repaid its outstanding obligations under a standby arrangement made with the International Monetary Fund designed to help it recover from the 1997 Asian financial crisis. The payment was made four years ahead of… … Wikipedia
Foreign aid to Iraq — has increased to handle reconstruction efforts.In 2004 the U.S. Agency for International Development was responsible for awarding contracts totaling US$900 million for capital construction, seaport renovation, personnel support, public education … Wikipedia
Foreign aid to Nepal — Nepal relies heavily on foreign aid, and donors coordinate development aid policy through the Nepal Development Forum, whose members include donor countries, international financial institutions (such as the World Bank), and inter governmental… … Wikipedia
Foreign aid to Ethiopia — After World War II, Ethiopia began to receive economic development aid from the more affluent Western countries. Originally the United Kingdom was the primary source of this aid, but they withdrew in 1952, to be replaced by the United States.… … Wikipedia
Foreign aid to Mali — Mali is heavily dependent on Foreign aid to Mali and is a major recipient of both multilateral and bilateral aid. Multilateral donors include the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, African Development Bank, Arab Funds, and European Union.… … Wikipedia
Foreign aid to Vietnam — The World Bank’s assistance program of foreign aid to Vietnam has three objectives: to support Vietnam’s transition to a market economy, to enhance equitable and sustainable development, and to promote good governance. From 1993 through 2004,… … Wikipedia
Foreign aid to Haïti — Between 1999 and 2004, no new foreign aid to Haïti was sent because political instability made it unlikely that aid would be distributed properly. According to a World Bank report published in 2004, Haïti requires more than US$1.3 billion in aid… … Wikipedia
Foreign aid to Indonesia — US$43 billion in International Monetary Fund (IMF) aid in 2003 was sent as foreign aid to Indonesia, and this assistance has traditionally been an important part of the central government’s budget. From 1967 to 1991, most aid was coordinated… … Wikipedia
