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When governments pledge aid money, it is rarely handed directly over to poor countries in cash, despite the rhetoric. Budget support — the technical term for aid that is given to poor country governments directly, to manage and spend themselves. Where does the rest go? Donor countries like the United Kingdom or the US spend much of their aid money through NGOs, multilateral organizations like the UN, and private contractors. Billions of dollars each year are spent buying goods and services — everything from drugs to consultancy.
Author: Matt Kennard and Claire Provost
https://socialchangeinnovators.com/content/how-aid-became-big-business/?f=
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