PHNOM PENH, Dec 4 (Reuters) - International donors have pledged $900 million in aid to Cambodia for 2009, a hefty increase on the $600 million that has been offered in the past, a senior finance ministry official said on Thursday.
Hang Chuon Naron, secretary-general of the Finance Ministry, told Reuters that Japan remained the war-scarred southeast Asian country's biggest donor. He did not explain the reason for the increase in the aid package.
(Reporting by Ek Madra; Writing by Ed Cropley; Editing by Alan Raybould)
Hang Chuon Naron, secretary-general of the Finance Ministry, told Reuters that Japan remained the war-scarred southeast Asian country's biggest donor. He did not explain the reason for the increase in the aid package.
(Reporting by Ek Madra; Writing by Ed Cropley; Editing by Alan Raybould)
8 comments:
Damn that's a lot of money! A major increase from the previous years. It only shows that not being greedy does pay off big time. It's good that the government asked for less money this year, it shows some maturity from the Cambodian government.
There could be some commision for the donnors thst's why the amount of money's increased.
I hope the fund will be use wisely.
But like the old path, it is unlikely because the government is not willing to pass the "anti-corruption law". This means that a big sum of that fund will go into the hand some of corrupted senior government officer.
Japan and China are Cambodia's biggest donors. But to most Khmer citizens, they think that the U.S. is providing most of the aids. The pro-Western Khmers and Westerners are spreading false beliefs about American generosity. They often credit America for roads and bridges built by Japan and China to America.
I don't think Cambodia can enjoy a prosperous cooperation with our Asian allies if there are pro-Western elements who want to sabotage our relationships and prosperity.
Get real, people. The West have no use for a poor country like Cambodia. They're just blowing hot air complaining about this, complaining about that while Japan and China are bringing out real changes.
yep,there are also ton ton of chinks living in cambodia.
Chopsticks lover.
When Khmer people is happy, you'll get more aids, as simple as that.
I can't believe that we only get 900 million to survive the world financial crisis. What are those corrupted people thinking?
And I'll always remember them. Those who help the hapless Cambodia in such a time of great need. I'll get an opportunity to "rescue them" in time of great need also. Thank you for eternity and you'll always be remembered. I am Khmer, your grateful friend.
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