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Grant inflows to nearly double, but not without risks

Aug 06, 2025 3 mins read
Grant inflows to nearly double, but not without risks

The country’s grant inflows are projected to nearly double, rising to Nu 31.09 billion in fiscal year 2026-27 from Nu 15.59 billion in fiscal year 2022-23, reflecting a growth of 99.4 percent.

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