foreign-aided

[/ˈfɔrən ˈeɪdɪd/]
adjective
financiado por auxílio estrangeiro
1. Supported, funded, or assisted by financial aid, resources, or support from foreign countries or international organizations
The foreign-aided development project brought infrastructure improvements to the rural region.
O projeto de desenvolvimento financiado por auxílio estrangeiro trouxe melhorias de infraestrutura para a região rural.
2. Dependent on or sustained by assistance from abroad rather than domestic resources
The foreign-aided budget allowed the non-profit organization to expand its services.
O orçamento financiado por auxílio estrangeiro permitiu que a organização sem fins lucrativos expandisse seus serviços.
This term is commonly used in development economics and international relations discourse. In Brazil and developing nations, it often carries nuanced connotations related to sovereignty and development dependency debates. The term is frequently encountered in discussions about government programs, NGOs, and infrastructure projects that receive World Bank, IMF, or bilateral aid support.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
foreign-fundedinternationally-supportedaid-dependentexternally-funded
Antonyms / Antônimos
domestically-fundedself-fundedindependently-financedautonomous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
financiado por auxílio estrangeiro
Standard translation used across Brazil
Portugal
financiado por ajuda externa
Slightly different phrasing preference in European Portuguese
Academic/Technical
apoiado por recursos externos
Used in formal and academic contexts

Related Words

foreign aiddevelopment assistanceinternational cooperationgrantsubsidydonor country

Related Idioms & Phrases

on foreign aid
dependent on external funding
backed by international support
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