They hope to attract more investment and aid from the developed nations.

His government attracted aid from international financial institutions to tackle poverty and spur economic growth.

Critics have said the election is a cynical attempt by the military to attract renewed investment and aid to Myanmar.

Moreover, lowering tensions would likely pave the way for the North to attract aid and foreign investment.

They attracted Western aid by initiating economic reforms and moving toward free elections.

A crucial mission is to attract aid to build new housing, schools, roads and clinics.

The Government almost certainly could have attracted more foreign aid if it had allowed foreign news coverage.

The spokesman dismissed the President's political changes as a way for the country to attract badly needed foreign aid.

"If you buy major weapons programs, you cannot attract foreign aid for relief and reconstruction."

The insurgents managed to attract Chinese and some Soviet aid.