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Reliable and flexible aid can mean more children in school, or more people able to earn a decent living.

'Life in balance', Democratic Republic Of Congo.
G8 leaders have promised to increase annual aid by US$50 billion per year by 2010, but based on current trends this target will be missed by $30 billion.

For people in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo - where many health centres lack clean water, qualified staff, drugs, and basic equipment - the shortfall could be the difference between life and death.

Photo: Tineke D'haese/Oxfam Solidarité

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