Consider the global priorities in spending in 1998
Global Priority | $U.S. Billions |
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Cosmetics in the United States | 8 |
Ice cream in Europe | 11 |
Perfumes in Europe and the United States | 12 |
Pet foods in Europe and the United States | 17 |
Business entertainment in Japan | 35 |
Cigarettes in Europe | 50 |
Alcoholic drinks in Europe | 105 |
Narcotics drugs in the world | 400 |
Military spending in the world | 780 |
And compare that to what was estimated as additional costs to achieve universal access to basic social services in all developing countries:
Global Priority | $U.S. Billions |
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Basic education for all | 6 |
Water and sanitation for all | 9 |
Reproductive health for all women | 12 |
Basic health and nutrition | 13 |