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Foreign aid is the international transfer of capital, goods, or services from a country or international organization for the benefit of the recipient country or its population. Aid can be economic, military, or emergency humanitarian (e.g., aid given following natural disasters).[1]

Statistics

In fiscal year 2010, the U.S. government allocated the following amounts for aid:

  • economic assistance: $37.7 billion
  • military assistance: $15.0 billion
  • total economic and military assistance: $52.7 billion[2]

For comparison, an estimated $15.77 billion was given by private charities and individuals in 2010.[3]

References

  1. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. "foreign aid 2012.". Referenced 2012-03-29.
  2. U.S. Overseas Loans and Grants (Greenbook), "Program and Account Reports". See also the http://gbk.eads.usaidallnet.gov/about/program_summary.pdf summary. Accessed January 31, 2012.
  3. Sandra Miniutti. "Charitable Giving In 2010", Charity Navigator (see also the summary or executive summary pdf). June 20, 2011. Referenced 2012-03-29.

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