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AID FLOWS

Egypt Withdraws 70% of Committed Aid

Egypt has withdrawn 70% of aid committed by foreign governments and international aid agencies, according to a report released by the Egyptian Audit Bureau. Delays encountered include a lack of proper feasibility studies for the projects, insufficient local-counterpart funds, and bureaucratic entanglements. The details of aid committed and disbursed until the end of 1982 are as follows:

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