Independent Media Centre Ireland     http://www.indymedia.ie

'Commitment to Development Index' - IRL = 15 / USA = 20 out of 21

category national | miscellaneous | news report author Monday May 05, 2003 12:00author by Development Index

heh! better than the USA at something

The CGD/FP Commitment to Development Index ranks 21 of the world's richest countries according to how much their policies help or hinder the economic and social development of poor nations. The index examines six policy categories: foreign aid, openness to international trade, investment in developing countries, openness to legal immigration, contributions to peacekeeping operations, and responsible environmental practices.

read the stats
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/issue_mayjun_2003/cgd.php?list=1

Comments (2 of 2)

Jump To Comment: 1 2
author by hunterpublication date Mon May 05, 2003 19:06author address author phone

came as quite a sock that we are among the worst environmental offenders (percentage-wise). almost as bad as the USA.

author by hunterpublication date Mon May 05, 2003 19:07author address author phone

not sock



Indymedia Ireland is a media collective. We are independent volunteer citizen journalists producing and distributing the authentic voices of the people. Indymedia Ireland is an open news project where anyone can post their own news, comment, videos or photos about Ireland or related matters.