21.   But Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres said Saturday that the new authority had to be openly accountable if it was to get the promised funds.

22.   The PLO leader had delayed his visit to Gaza and Jericho because the promised funds have been long in coming.

23.   Officials in Kiev have also asked for detailed guarantees as to when and how promised funds will be delivered.

24.   Promised funds from the Chinese embassy have failed to materialize, said Kaal, and no international animal welfare organizations that have visited the zoo have provided any help.

25.   Schroeder also said Afghanistan would benefit if the international community released promised funds more quickly, rather than wait for the Loya Jirga.

26.   The Mozambican Minister in the Presidency for Parliamentary Affairs, Francisco Madeira, said China would release the promised funds immediately.