And the UN is warning aid to poor nations is falling dangerously short of pledged amounts. A new report shows the drop in foreign aid has nearly doubled to 8.4 percent after a 4.7 percent drop in 2006. Africa has been hardest hit, receiving just $4 billion of more than $25 billion in promised aid.
UN: Aid to Poor Nations Lags
HeadlineSep 05, 2008