development assistance
nounUK /dɪˈvɛləpmənt əˈsɪstəns/
US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt əˈsɪstəns/
Help given to poorer countries so they can grow and make life better for their people.
The school was built with development assistance from a richer country.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Money or advice given to help a business or project grow.
The startup received development assistance to expand its factory.
3. Support given to help a community build better roads, schools, and hospitals.
Development assistance helped the village get clean water and a new clinic.
4. Help from experts to teach skills and improve farming or health care.
Farmers learned new methods through development assistance from a charity.