Jamaica
is listed among those countries which have donated millions to former United States
President Bill Clinton's Foundation.
On Thursday, Mr. Clinton published the names of about 200,000 contributors to his foundation since it was formed in 1997.
The former President's foundation said it has raised at least US$46 million from Saudi Arabia and other foreign Governments including Jamaica.
The former President's wife, Hillary Clinton, may be dealing with some of the donor countries as the next US Secretary of State in the Obama administration.
The disclosure is part of a deal with President-elect Barack Obama to clear the way for Hillary Clinton's nomination for the post and to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest.
According to Google News, the Government of Jamaica and Italy's Ministry for Environment and Territory gave US$50,000 to US$100,000 each.
According to the most recent figures available, donors have given Mr. Clinton's foundation at least US$492 million since its inception in 1997 through last year.
Bill Clinton did not release specific totals for each donor, providing only ranges of donations.
The Clinton Foundation funds initiatives on HIV/AIDS, climate change, a philanthropic summit and the construction of the Clinton Presidential Library in Arkansas.
On Thursday, Mr. Clinton published the names of about 200,000 contributors to his foundation since it was formed in 1997.
The former President's foundation said it has raised at least US$46 million from Saudi Arabia and other foreign Governments including Jamaica.
The former President's wife, Hillary Clinton, may be dealing with some of the donor countries as the next US Secretary of State in the Obama administration.
The disclosure is part of a deal with President-elect Barack Obama to clear the way for Hillary Clinton's nomination for the post and to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest.
According to Google News, the Government of Jamaica and Italy's Ministry for Environment and Territory gave US$50,000 to US$100,000 each.
According to the most recent figures available, donors have given Mr. Clinton's foundation at least US$492 million since its inception in 1997 through last year.
Bill Clinton did not release specific totals for each donor, providing only ranges of donations.
The Clinton Foundation funds initiatives on HIV/AIDS, climate change, a philanthropic summit and the construction of the Clinton Presidential Library in Arkansas.
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