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Japan’s Aid Programme Takes a Selfish Turn
By
Suvendrini Kakuchi
As Japan slips from its former top spot as the world’s biggest donor, experts here are worried about long-term changes in the country’s development assistance programme, which has played a crucial role in global poverty reduction efforts.
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