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November 29, 2011
Former British PM Blair Says New Players Changing Face of Aid in Africa
Victor Beattie
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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says there are real questions
regarding how wealthy nations can cooperate better with China in developing
countries.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks with VOA's Victor Beattie.
Attending the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, South
Korea, Blair told VOA by phone he thinks, "China is now ... investing in
infrastructure in Africa today more than the World Bank, so that just gives
you a sign of how deep and big the Chinese influence in Africa is."
[image: Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, second from right, during
the 4th High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, South Korea,
November 29, 2011.] APFormer British Prime Minister Tony Blair, second from
right, during the 4th High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, South
Korea, November 29, 2011.
He said the way China is using aid to "develop those countries politically
and socially" is an debate worth having. But he added that "what is
important is that the traditional donor community is working with both of
them."
The former British leader also said major U.S. philanthropic groups such as
the Gates Foundation are also having a dramatic effect on helping the poor
in Africa.
He said he is optimistc about the future of Africa because of a new
generation of leaders on the continent and an increase in democratic
elections over the past decade.
He said the conference in South Korea is coming at a good time given the
budget difficulties in the West, particularly European nations. He said
with possible aid budgets being cut, it is important to ask "how do we make
sure that for every dollar we’re spending, we’re getting something out of
it?"
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