Britain Could Cut Aid Payments To Corrupt Regimes -- The Telegraph
Britain is prepared to review and cut off aid payments to poor countries with mining wealth that is being diverted by corrupt leaderships, according to the Development Secretary.
Andrew Mitchell, whose £7.3 billion budget has been ring-fenced by the Coalition government, said good government in recipient countries with mineral wealth was vital to the integrity of the aid budget.
“Achieving transparency in the exploitation of mineral resources is one of the most fundamental aspects of development,” he said.
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My Comment: I have to see it to believe it .... but I suspect that nothing is going to change, and corrupt regimes .... of which Pakistan is one of them .... will continue to enjoy the Western taxpayer's generosity.
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