The public will be shocked that so many rich governments have given so little.

274

Manifesto commitments mean nothing unless they are followed by action to deliver them. Despite progress at the EU and the Commonwealth last year, the UK is failing to use its influence at the UN to push for tighter controls on the international arms trade. The UK started out as one of the leaders behind the idea of the treaty but has since failed to show leadership at the UN to make it a reality.

260

It takes everyone doing their part to get these types of competitive grants that other airports were trying to get.

207

This is a profoundly disappointing text and a betrayal of development promises. Rich countries interests have prevailed yet again and poor countries have had to fight a rearguard action simply to keep some of their issues on the table.

200

This is a profoundly disappointing text and a betrayal of development promises by rich countries whose interests have prevailed yet again.

145

It's a broad piece of legislation that covers grants, loans, oversight of colleges and universities.

137

The logistical nightmare in Pakistan is bad enough without having to worry about funding shortfalls as well.

133

The lack of international controls on the arms trade is making a mockery of national arms laws.

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