Aid spending should target conflict, World Bank urges

Gerald · 04-11-11, 07:49 AM

The World Bank is recommending a major difference in the way aid is spent.

A quarter of the world's population live in states affected by conflict.

In a report released on Monday, the World Bank says that there should be far more focus on building stable government, and on justice and police, than on health and education.

The report says if there is not a major refocusing of aid in this direction, then other targets on poverty, health and education will not be reached.

There is far more spent on alleviating the effects of conflict than preventing it from breaking out, and conflicts tend to be repeated.

Ninety percent of recent civil wars occurred in countries that had already had a civil war in the last 30 years.

The report found that cycles of violence were hard to stop, for example in South Africa and Central America.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-13032938

Note: 11 April 2011 Last updated at 08:39 GMT

STEED · 04-11-11, 08:25 AM

Sounds like a job for the world policemen...us.

When I hear the word Bank this makes me cringe.

Gerald · 04-11-11, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Sounds like a job for the world policemen...us.

When I hear the word Bank this makes me cringe.

You are not alone...

STEED · 04-11-11, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

You are not alone...

Glad too hear it.

Betonov · 04-11-11, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

When I hear the word Bank this makes me cringe.

After seeing some videos recently, I'm with you guys.

P.S. the videos
Money as Debt

Money, Banking and the Federal Reserve

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Gerald · 04-11-11, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Glad too hear it.

Jimbuna · 04-11-11, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Sounds like a job for the world policemen...us.

When I hear the word Bank this makes me cringe.

A man of your means will be making a sizeable contribution surely

STEED · 04-11-11, 01:39 PM

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A man of your means will be making a sizeable contribution surely

Any of these do?

I got so much money I'm wiping my arse on it straight off the roll.

Jimbuna · 04-11-11, 02:03 PM

I'll chip in with some of these to help you out...

04-11-11, 07:49 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Aid spending should target conflict, World Bank urges The World Bank is recommending a major difference in the way aid is spent. A quarter of the world's population live in states affected by conflict. In a report released on Monday, the World Bank says that there should be far more focus on building stable government, and on justice and police, than on health and education. The report says if there is not a major refocusing of aid in this direction, then other targets on poverty, health and education will not be reached. There is far more spent on alleviating the effects of conflict than preventing it from breaking out, and conflicts tend to be repeated. Ninety percent of recent civil wars occurred in countries that had already had a civil war in the last 30 years. The report found that cycles of violence were hard to stop, for example in South Africa and Central America. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-13032938 Note: 11 April 2011 Last updated at 08:39 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

04-11-11, 08:25 AM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Sounds like a job for the world policemen...us. When I hear the word Bank this makes me cringe. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

04-11-11, 02:03 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'll chip in with some of these to help you out... __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!