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Budget support

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Norads most important task is to contribute in the international cooperation to fight poverty. When circumstances are appropriate, budget support can be the most effective way to support a developing country's fight against poverty. Norway currently provides different forms of budget support in various countries.

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Budget Support to Afghanistan40 percent of the Norwegian support to Afghanistan is canalized through a World Bank administered trust fund (Afghaistan Reconstriction Trust Fund - ARTF) established in 2002. At the moment the fund is supported by 27 donors, mobilizing over USD 2.4 billion as of the end of March 2008. Reports show progress in several sectors. Still, the political and security situation is a challenge.

Budget Support to BurundiMore than half of the Norwegian support to Burundi is canalized through a World Bank administered trust fund. The support is considered to have contributed to stability and development in the country. However, the progress has not been without set-backs.

Budget Support to MalawiNorway has provided budget support to Malawi since 1999. The current agreement for the period 2005-2010 has a total commitment of up to NOK 350 mill. Planned disbursement for the financial year 2008-09 is NOK 70 mill.

Budget Support to MozambiqueNorway has provided budget support to Mozambique since 1996. The current agreement for the period 2006-2009 has a total commitment of up to NOK 500 mill. Planned disbursement for 2008 is NOK 160 mill. Reports show positive performance in several areas, but there are also areas with weak performance.

Budget Support to TanzaniaNorway has provided budget support to Tanzania since 1999. The current agreement for the period 2008-2010 has a total commitment of up to NOK 756 mill. Planned annual disburse-ment is NOK 265 mill.

Budget Support to UgandaNorway has provided budget support to Uganda since 2002. Planned disbursement for Ugandan Financial Year 2008/09 is Nok 65 million. Reviews show progress in some areas, but there is substantial potential for improvements in other areas.

Budget Support to ZambiaBudget support is Zambia's preferred mode of aid delivery. Norway has partnered with Zambia since 1967, and signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for budget support in 2005. In 2008 Zambia received 174 million (NOK) in budget support from Norway.