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Denmark Boosts Development Aid to Africa by 67 Million Euros

August 30, 2007

Denmark announced Wednesday its plan to raise its development aid to Africa in 2008 by 500 million kroner (US $92 million). The increase will bring Denmark's total aid to 10 African nations to 14.4 billion kroner (US $2.6 billion). Foreign Aid Minister Ulla Toernaes said the money will go to address issues including HIV/AIDS, women's rights, good governance, migration, climate change, and regional conflicts.

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Adapted from:
Associated Press
08.29.2007

This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.

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