$690 Million in Aid for Cambodia's 2007

Hang Choun Naron, a senior official in the Cambodian finance Ministry, told reporters that Cambodia's international donors have pledged $690 million in aid for 2007, as a result of the country's good performance over the last year. This is a 15 percent increase on the previous year. The announcement follows a major donors conference. The money will be spent on education, health care, improving infrastructure, rural development and agriculture. Reuters outlet AlertNet has the report.