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2004-09-16 Afghanistan/South Asia

Two-thirds of South Asians living in poverty: ADB

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Posted by Fred 2004-09-16 9:11:24 PM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 They spend way too much on mindless conflicts and too little on the people. It is something no ammount of aid will solve as it will get funelled into the Military.

Posted by Fawad 2004-09-16 9:26:46 PM|| 2004-09-16 9:26:46 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Well, I'm just shocked.

With their democratic governments, respect for women and minorities - including religious minorities - and capitalist, transparent business dealings, I would have thought they'd be much wealthier, with a far more even distribution of wealth among their free, well-educated populace.

Oh, wait....

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-09-16 9:33:06 PM|| 2004-09-16 9:33:06 PM|| Front Page Top

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