51. African Development Bank president Omar Kabbaj said official development aid will have to at least double if the growth targets are to be met. 52. After a six-year hiatus, the Dutch government plans to restore development aid to Indonesia, Dutch media reported Sunday. 53. Also on Friday, Norway announced a freeze on new development aid to Zanzibar until the Tanzanian government resolves the Zanzibar crisis. 54. Already, the United States and Europe pledged billions of dollars more in development aid last week. 55. Although the plan includes a package of rural development aid, Poland, along with other candidates, says the proposal is unfair. 56. An agenda set by Chretien focuses on terrorism, the world economy and African development aid. 57. Annan urged donor countries to quickly offer funds for development aid. 58. And Ahern said Ireland, which prospers today in part thanks to hefty EU development aid, was appearing selfish in the eyes of the world. 59. Arthur argues most of the agreements threaten national sovereignty while offering little in return, such as shared information or development aid. 60. As talks dragged on into the small hours, Spain kept demanding a stronger package of development aid. |
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