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The commission is the world's second largest development aid donor (Photo: Notat)

UK charity slams Brussels for slow aid distribution

The European Commission is the worst performer among development aid donors examined in a report by Save the Children, a UK-based charity.

The EU was disbursing only 17 per cent of its commitments in 2002, rising to 28 per cent in 2003 and 76 per cent the following year, the report revealed according to the FT.

The commission is the world's second largest donor, giving €7.4 billion in aid in 2004.

The Scandinavian countries were among the best donors in terms of disbursing ...

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The commission is the world's second largest development aid donor (Photo: Notat)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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