UN seeks Gulf boost to aid
By Harvey Morris at the United Nations
Published: April 29 2008 19:07 | Last updated: April 29 2008 19:07
The United Nations is trying to nudge the rich countries of the Gulf into channelling more foreign aid through international institutions and away from bilateral projects that often favour the Arab and Islamic world.
Humanitarian officials would like to tap some of the Gulf surpluses generated by rising oil prices to counter the problems that higher energy costs have exacerbated – such as the world food supply crisis.
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