The lesser-developed countries still bear most of the cost for their own health care, and contributions from major organizations provide only a small amount of needed resources. Reports indicate that the majority of funds raised by international agencies
1. Development and installation of technology
2. Food relief, worker training, and disaster relief
3. Support of dictatorships and corrupt governments
4. Funding of local private organizations
ANS: 2
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