Us Foreign Aid (40)
OOPs one correction this is a 2016 map so the amounts spent will not be there, obviously. This map is planned only.
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not much ta say have ya? lol
well here is another link, according to the Guardain, it's actually the scandanavians who are most generous in terms of percent of household income that goes to poorer countries. Tho the US is still the largest overall donor. This link also shows the aid given by all countries. There are many generous countries.
well here is another link, according to the Guardain, it's actually the scandanavians who are most generous in terms of percent of household income that goes to poorer countries. Tho the US is still the largest overall donor. This link also shows the aid given by all countries. There are many generous countries.
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Hi gorgeous 
You are quite right, no bashing of any country!
I know the US gives vast amounts as do many European countries. The figure would be mind blowing if we added it all up.
What concerns me, with all this aid that is given, over so many years now, why are there so many people living and dying in appalling conditions without the basic needs of life?
The only conclusion I can come up with is corruption. Where is the money being spent when it gets there?
I would be far happier if when the money was sent, someone from the country that donates it is there with it and takes control of where it is spent.
You are quite right, no bashing of any country!
I know the US gives vast amounts as do many European countries. The figure would be mind blowing if we added it all up.
What concerns me, with all this aid that is given, over so many years now, why are there so many people living and dying in appalling conditions without the basic needs of life?
The only conclusion I can come up with is corruption. Where is the money being spent when it gets there?
I would be far happier if when the money was sent, someone from the country that donates it is there with it and takes control of where it is spent.
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One more thing 
That does not include any of the numerous charities that are involved. 
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rebel2: Hi gorgeous
You are quite right, no bashing of any country!
I know the US gives vast amounts as do many European countries. The figure would be mind blowing if we added it all up.
What concerns me, with all this aid that is given, over so many years now, why are there so many people living and dying in appalling conditions without the basic needs of life?
The only conclusion I can come up with is corruption. Where is the money being spent when it gets there?
I would be far happier if when the money was sent, someone from the country that donates it is there with it and takes control of where it is spent.
You are quite right, no bashing of any country!
I know the US gives vast amounts as do many European countries. The figure would be mind blowing if we added it all up.
What concerns me, with all this aid that is given, over so many years now, why are there so many people living and dying in appalling conditions without the basic needs of life?
The only conclusion I can come up with is corruption. Where is the money being spent when it gets there?
I would be far happier if when the money was sent, someone from the country that donates it is there with it and takes control of where it is spent.
Right! I completely agree. I am VERY concerned when I look at the total number and then see pictures of people living in squalor. Especially when one considers the amount the goes to "peace and security" according to the charts. (and I do have that total, just give a sec)
How can we not ferret out any corruption with that much being spent on security? I have an African (Kenya) friend who told me that corruption is a problem in that continent.
To me though, the larger reason is the comparatively small amount spent on economic development. You can feed a jobless man but until he has a job nothing in his life is going to really change
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felixis99: I am looking at an interactive map of where US Foreign Aid Dollars go. If the HuffPost is right we are still the largest donor. The map I have posted the link to in this post is "planned" foreign aid. I am researching to see if what is spent and obligated endsup being vastly different.
First, for those who say we do nothing in Africa, our largest amounts go to that continent.
Second, I am shocked at how little is for the environment, but glad to see that "Health" is one of the largest reasons given on the scales.
The HuffPost (which is not my typical read but they have this info) says we use the aid to coerce other countries. Should we withdraw it instead? I wonder how effective this aid is, and if anyone has comments on whether any of the priorities should shift? (for ex. I think more should go to environment)
**please note that pot stirrers and those who make personal attacks will be banned no warning. I am interested in a realistic conversation and will post the other interactive map links once I have a chance, although you can get to then through this link.Thanks for insightful commentary
First, for those who say we do nothing in Africa, our largest amounts go to that continent.
Second, I am shocked at how little is for the environment, but glad to see that "Health" is one of the largest reasons given on the scales.
The HuffPost (which is not my typical read but they have this info) says we use the aid to coerce other countries. Should we withdraw it instead? I wonder how effective this aid is, and if anyone has comments on whether any of the priorities should shift? (for ex. I think more should go to environment)
**please note that pot stirrers and those who make personal attacks will be banned no warning. I am interested in a realistic conversation and will post the other interactive map links once I have a chance, although you can get to then through this link.Thanks for insightful commentary
Interesting Thread Felixis
Would you happen to know how those figures are made of? Beyond the administration cost.
Afghanistan Is The Big Winner In U.S. Foreign Aid
The bulk of the $12.9 billion in aid to Afghanistan—$9.95 billion—went towards spending on military and security assistance to arm and train Afghan military and police forces.
Data from 2012
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rebel2: One more thing That does not include any of the numerous charities that are involved.
right another good point! I have not researched that type of private funding
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lifeisadream: Interesting Thread Felixis
Would you happen to know how those figures are made of? Beyond the administration cost.
Afghanistan Is The Big Winner In U.S. Foreign Aid
The bulk of the $12.9 billion in aid to Afghanistan—$9.95 billion—went towards spending on military and security assistance to arm and train Afghan military and police forces.
Data from 2012
Would you happen to know how those figures are made of? Beyond the administration cost.
Afghanistan Is The Big Winner In U.S. Foreign Aid
The bulk of the $12.9 billion in aid to Afghanistan—$9.95 billion—went towards spending on military and security assistance to arm and train Afghan military and police forces.
Data from 2012
I have not look yet at 2012, but I do not doubt you are correct.
well if you look at the 2015 map, virtually all of the economic development funding "actually spent" by the USA went to Afghanistan. I think it should be more evenly distributed and a larger % of total should be econ. dev. That is a challenge in conflicted areas, however.
and I think we should disengage with Afghanistan. But those latter comments are just my opinion.
I am not foreign policy expert but judging from prior "disengagements" from military presence we have always assisted to train the country's military to defend themselves. That is expensive. This thread is not one that is intended to discuss our military presence in the Middle East. But I am interested in seeing how our spending in Afghanistan and Pakistan has changed! Let me take a look at the 2012 map and get back to you
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Conrad73: http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/02/10/383875581/guess-how-much-of-uncle-sams-money-goes-to-foreign-aid-guess-again
The link sounds as a large portion is an investment,, yes broad,, the word unless accountants/financial experts put their nose on that figures and give us a correct summary ,, anyway,, we laways learn in reading ,,
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Babettefr: The link sounds as a large portion is an investment,, yes broad,, the word unless accountants/financial experts put their nose on that figures and give us a correct summary ,, anyway,, we laways always learn in reading ,,
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Here is a link from a government site that tracks our foreign aid. The largest vector for aid to Afghanistan in 2012 was for economic development
76 million for economic development of 92 million in overall aid actually spent...not planned spending. The overall planned Foreign Aid spending for Afghanistan in 2012 was about 3.5 billion according to foreignassistance.gov. 
I doubt that foreign aid includes military expenditures in total or at all possibly.
76 million for economic development of 92 million in overall aid actually spent...not planned spending. The overall planned Foreign Aid spending for Afghanistan in 2012 was about 3.5 billion according to foreignassistance.gov.
I doubt that foreign aid includes military expenditures in total or at all possibly.
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Conrad73: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_foreign_aid
I am a Wiki fan too Conrad. I haven't had a chance to read that yet though I want to do so
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Babettefr: The link sounds as a large portion is an investment,, yes broad,, the word unless accountants/financial experts put their nose on that figures and give us a correct summary ,, anyway,, we laways learn in reading ,,
France is also quite generous in total amounts but I do not have access to country by country breakdowns for France....yet
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felixis99: I am a Wiki fan too Conrad. I haven't had a chance to read that yet though I want to do so
It does have a Breakdown of Recipient-Countries!
Just too bad the Data is abit old already,but the reason for that might be the US Department Of Statistics lagging behind!
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Conrad73: http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/02/10/383875581/guess-how-much-of-uncle-sams-money-goes-to-foreign-aid-guess-again
I have not read this one yet either but already acknowledged that there is a gap between planned and actual spending.. Whenever large amounts of money get tossed about there will be issues, no doubt
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Conrad73: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_foreign_aid
The tabulation in this link showed that the biggest part goes to Middle East Countries/Africans,, While HAITI,, where people baked clay to feed their empty stomachs,,, they almost don't have anything,, surprising!!!
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felixis99: France is also quite generous in total amounts but I do not have access to country by country breakdowns for France....yet
I didin't dig on that yet,, but i doubt,, it is always misleading,,
So many facts to consider,, like the size ,,, the capacity,, of each country,, proportional/prorated datas are almost interesting to exploit,, good thread ,,,
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First, for those who say we do nothing in Africa, our largest amounts go to that continent.
Second, I am shocked at how little is for the environment, but glad to see that "Health" is one of the largest reasons given on the scales.
The HuffPost (which is not my typical read but they have this info) says we use the aid to coerce other countries. Should we withdraw it instead? I wonder how effective this aid is, and if anyone has comments on whether any of the priorities should shift? (for ex. I think more should go to environment)
**please note that pot stirrers and those who make personal attacks will be banned no warning. I am interested in a realistic conversation and will post the other interactive map links once I have a chance, although you can get to then through this link.
Thanks for insightful commentary