The line graph illustrates the sum of money, in millions of dollars, that five organisations donated to developing nations each year between 2008 and 2011.
Overall
, A was by far the most generous contributor throughout the period, and its giving grew annually, Linking Words
whereas
the other four offered considerably less and followed more varied paths. Linking Words
Moreover
, only one of them, D, reduced its support over the four years.
Organisation A began at roughly 90 million in 2008 and, having risen steadily, reached approximately 130 million by 2011, which was more than the next two donors combined. Charity B, the second largest, started at around 45 and climbed to nearly 60, Linking Words
although
its figure dipped briefly in 2010 before recovering.
The remaining three provided far smaller amounts. Body C increased its aid gradually from 25 to 35, Linking Words
while
group E, which gave a mere 10 at the start, doubled Linking Words
this
to 20 by the end of the period and Linking Words
consequently
overtook D in 2010. D, Linking Words
by contrast
, was the sole institution whose funding fell, slipping from about 30 to just 15, and had Linking Words
this
decline continued, it would soon have become the smallest benefactor of all.Linking Words