THE Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and Sweden have the most effective policies to help poor countries, according to an annual report by the Center for Global Development, a think-tank. The report grades 21 rich countries on how well they support development. Each is assessed on seven areas including aid, trade, migration and the environment. Denmark and Sweden rank highest on aid-giving. Australia, Canada and America give less but are more open to trade with poor nations. Austria and Switzerland are the most accessible to migrants from the developing world. Greece and Japan languish at the bottom of the overall index.

AFP