Education, Food & Health Each Receives 50% Less Budget Than Military in Ethiopia

Reuters - June 10, 2008 -

Ethiopia's defense spending went up to 4 billion birr from 3.5 billion last year (a 5% increase) while education and food security each received 2 billion birr and the health sector was allocated 1.8 billion birr (each roughly 50% less budget than military). Read More.