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EU rethinks development policy: How to make aid more effective?

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Christophe Robeet meets his guests in Brussels during "European Development Days". Half of the money spent on helping developing countries comes from the European Union. This aid is sometimes criticised, and some are even asking for an overhaul of Europe’s policy on international aid. What can be changed? What can be kept?

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With our guests :

  • Kristalina Georgieva, EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid;
  • Eva Joly, Chair, European Parliament Committee on Development;
  • Victor Ndiaye, Chief Executive Officer, Performances Management Consulting.

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