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OECD report: Poorest miss out on aid, NZ dragging its feet
20 Dec 2006
Aid to some of the world's poorest regions declined last year. Although total aid increased in 2005, the bulk of the rise went to Afghanistan and Iraq while most of sub-Saharan Africa received less aid. Iraq received $US 21.4 billion compared to Sudan's $US 1.5 billion.

New Zealand needs to face up to its responsibility
18 Dec 2006
If U2's recent concerts around the world are any indication then 80,000 of us will be exposed over the next 48 hours to devastating images of extreme poverty. ChildFund New Zealand implores New Zealanders to listen to Bono's message. His message is strong and compelling, but more to the point it is true.