Pergau Dam, Malaysia Flashcards
1
Q
How many years was it until the dam was fully operational?
A
12 years
2
Q
How much was the UK aid contribution towards the dam?
A
£234 million
3
Q
What was tied to the aid in return for it?
A
An arms export of British fighter jets worth £1bn.
4
Q
What act did the aid go against?
A
The U.K. Overseas Aid Act
5
Q
What was the cost of the dam to the Malaysian government in addition to the UK aid?
A
£100million
6
Q
What did the Pergau Dam project cause the OECD to do?
A
End the giving of tied aid in 2001.
