That's a very good question. It's a major issue. We've contributed to CIDA briefs in order to offer our orientations on international aid. In general, Canada is one of the best perceived countries with regard to cooperation. Canadians are held in high regard for the way they do business with local partners, and in that sense I believe they clearly distinguish themselves from a number of other countries that engage in cooperation.
Canada must clearly carry out its own projects as far as possible. However, that depends on the sectors. In some sectors it has to collaborate with major organizations, such as UNICEF and other large global organizations that have extremely specific targets, such as childhood, for example. I believe that's necessary.
However, not all programs must become multilateral programs. Canada at times remains distinctly in the background, except when it makes a financial contribution. We don't really see any contribution of Canadian expertise, the image of Canada that is projected as a result, the influence that Canada can have on those countries with regard to values and ways of viewing development, and so on. All that is toned down when we contribute financially to bilateral programs. Canada has to strike a balance through very broad-based programs and much more specific programs.
Thank you.