The UK currently spends some of its overseas aid budget through World Bank funds, aimed at reducing poverty through things like infrastructure, education and provide funds for small businesses in developing countries. Critics have claimed that how the World Bank actually uses the money is unclear, and money is being spent there just to hit Britain's aid target. Others have said that the World Bank has the reach and expertise to ensure the money is spend properly on reducing poverty. Which of the following best reflects your view?

The UK currently spends some of its overseas aid budget through World Bank funds, aimed at reducing poverty through things like infrastructure, education and provide funds for small businesses in developing countries. Critics have claimed that how the World Bank actually uses the money is unclear, and money is being spent there just to hit Britain's aid target. Others have said that the World Bank has the reach and expertise to ensure the money is spend properly on reducing poverty. Which of the following best reflects your view? Published on 20 December 2016 → Survey conducted on 20 December 2016 on 6285 GB adults

All adults

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Gender

Politics

Age

It is right for the UK to channel aid money through the World Bank - they have the expertise to use it well

12%

It is wrong for the UK to channel aid money through the World Bank - we should find better partners to work with

17%

It is wrong for the UK to channel aid money through the World Bank - we should reduce the amount of money we spend on aid

30%

Don't know

41%

It is right for the UK to channel aid money through the World Bank - they have the expertise to use it well

12%

It is wrong for the UK to channel aid money through the World Bank - we should find better partners to work with

17%

It is wrong for the UK to channel aid money through the World Bank - we should reduce the amount of money we spend on aid

30%

Don't know

41%

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