Canada+and+international+development

Canadians, the 'Scandinavians of North America', have long been regarded as exemplary donors of aid to developing countries, but by 1998 Canada 's total aid spending will be 45 per cent lower than in 1991, and the lowest it has been since 1965. Investigates the Canadian International Development Agency's spending priorities. Japan, now the world's largest donor, is also reducing its aid programme, keeping one eye on its own economic interests and international standing. (Original abstract)