Earlier, the country was forced to seek external aid and assistance hat in hand.

This service which was planned since 2007 was done solely by the bank without any external aid, financing, or stakeholders.

The test can be easily administered by a single examiner, which prevents the need for external aid.

He argued that massive external aid to poorer nations stifled local initiatives and participation.

Strong export performance, including earnings from tourism, and external aid have helped improve the overall balance of payments and increase international reserves.