[mollynme]

In December, he forced a six-month limit on the UN budget, infuriating the developing world, by making further funding dependent on the passage of key reforms.

I'm curious about the story behind this. I'm guessing that "developing world" is code for "people with their hands out". People who have been getting a free ride are never in favor of reforms which could mean accountability on their part.

[blam]

"I'm curious about the story behind this. I'm guessing that "developing world" is code for "people with their hands out". "

You are 100% correct.

Third World Veto Leaves UN IN Budget Crisis

"Adam Thomson, Britain's deputy head of mission, expressed dismay at what he called the "destructive move" by the so-called Group of 77 - which represents 133 poorer nations - after it forced the vote in a UN budget committee that traditionally works by consensus. France's UN ambassador, Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, said: "This was a victory for the radicals."

[LucyJo]

"I'm guessing that "developing world" is code for "people with their hands out". People who have been getting a free ride are never in favor of reforms which could mean accountability on their part."

BTTT!