Senator Paul Routier said he would like to aim for an amount closer to the UN target of 0.7% of gross national income (GNI).

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At the national level the balance of primary incomes makes gross income, i.e. before deduction of consumption of fixed capital, equal to Gross National Income (GNI).

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The Point 1 campaign group wants to see the island increase its overseas aid commitment from 0.07% of its gross national income (GNI) to 0.1% by 2013.

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It calls for members of the Development Assistance Committee which is made up of 23 members states and the European Commission to provide development assistance at a rate of 0.15% of Gross National Income by 2013, and 0.2% of GNI by 2015.

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