Whether one considers such aid helpful may depend on whether one agrees with the agenda being pursued by the donor nation in a particular case.

Donor nations are understandably reluctant to part with sizeable sums without a clear understanding of where it will go.

This creates not only a better life for those who receive it, but business opportunities for companies from donor nations.

Regional groups nominate thirty-five countries with a further six donor nations to be included.

The government's response to the riots has been condemned by donor nations.