Latest update: 22/07/2009 

- aid - Economic crisis - United Nations


Shortfall of $4.8 billion in aid for 2009
Shortfall of $4.8 billion in aid for 2009
The United Nations has revealed it needs a record $4.8 billion to plug a funding gap in its 2009 aid programmes. Notably, Pakistan's calls for foreign assistance are up tenfold. The financial crisis has been partly blamed for the shortfall.
By News Wires (text)

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