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The Netherlands is among the world's leading aid donors, giving almost $ 8 billion, about 0. 8 % of its gross national income ( GNI ) in official development assistance ( ODA ).

It is one of five countries worldwide that meets the longstanding UN ODA target of 0. 7 % ODA / GNI.

The country consistently contributes large amounts of aid through multilateral channels, especially the UN Development Programme, the international financial institutions, and EU programs.

A large portion of Dutch aid funds also are channeled through private (" co-financing ") organizations that have almost total autonomy in choice of projects.