As a direct result of the new Finnish aid policy, Finland’s forestry aid programme in Laos, whose extension has been pending for many months, will be continued. Finland is also considering starting up a similar programme in Nepal.

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SN Power's aggressive takeover strategy funded by aid

The Norwegian government has so far this year spent almost NOK 1 billion from the aid budget on acquisitions of hydropower plants and water rights in the Philippines and Peru. Critics say this should be compared against alternative uses of aid that better reflect Norwegian development priorities.