Memorandum to Key ACOA Supporters.The memorandum says the U.S. Congress began a new effort this week to cut development aid to Africa by as much as $100 million; although pressure from supporters of Africa working in individual Congressional districts stopped draconian cuts last year, aid to Africa was cut by more than 20 percent two years ago while funding for key strategic allies in Eastern Europe and the Middle East has been maintained. The memorandum asks people to call, write or fax their Congressional Representative and Senators in Washington and ask them to maintain development aid to Africa, renew funding for the Development Fund for Africa, and renew funding for the World Bank's low...
Memorandum to Key ACOA Supporters.The memorandum says the U.S. Congress began a new effort this week to cut development aid to Africa by as much as $100 million; although pressure from supporters of Africa working in individual Congressional districts stopped draconian cuts last year, aid to Africa was cut by more than 20 percent two years ago while funding for key strategic allies in Eastern Europe and the Middle East has been maintained. The memorandum asks people to call, write or fax their Congressional Representative and Senators in Washington and ask them to maintain development aid to Africa, renew funding for the Development Fund for Africa, and renew funding for the World Bank's low interest loan affiliate the International Development Association. The memorandum mentions the Development Fund for Africa, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Clinton Administration, the World Bank, the International Development Association (IDA), City Councils, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
