A concise, factual article on an important topic. This is more of an update than anything else, though. Reads like a radio report. Another source would have helped make the last section more substantive.

Short but informative report on fears that rich countries may cut back on financial development aid as a result of the economic crisis. This article starts by quoting remarks by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso at a UN conference on financial aid in Doha, Qata. It then provides factual information and helpful context on how rich countries have delivered less than half of their $50 billion pledge to halve poverty by 2015. Important information about a critical topic.

The story draws attention to a current a nd likely growing problem. More deatails would have been usefull in making a compelling case.

Solid overview of the global economic elements of poverty, with hints of the impact to come as anticipated levels of aid drop because of the global economic crisis. Also mentioned are a few of the key players: world finance groups, and NGOs providing aid. Missing are the realities facing the "undeveloped" countries, and their poorest citizens. Also missing are the factors--largely controlled by global mega-corporations and profiteering governments--that contribute to the lack of development, the poverty, exploitation, and potential starvation of the poor. Not all of this information can be included in one story, but I hope to see many links and following reports that provide the fuller picture.