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The article reports that the main development partners of Gambia pledged financial assistance of US$175m over the next three years to support the poverty reduction strategy of the country. The contributions were announced during the end of a Round Table Conference in London on February 5-6, 2008 which were attended by the representatives of the 27 bilateral, multilateral and other donor agencies like Bretton Woods institutions. The announcement also includes prospects for additional funding from debt relief, grants and other financial resources.

The article reports on the Policy Support Instrument arrangement of Tanzania for its strong economic performance. Tanzania's Policy Support Instrument arrangement was approved on February 16, 2007. It aimed to secure Tanzania's strong economic performance. Tanzania's Policy Support Instrument arrangement also applied the market-oriented policies within a suitable macro-economic framework. The review of the International Monetary Fund on Tanzania's PSI arrangement which was completed on December 21, 2007 is also mentioned.