Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) financed since its inception in 1975 up to last year, 2009, a number of development-related projects in 75 developing country to support their economies. The total earmarked sum for that support stood at SR 30861,54 million. According to the annual report of the Fund, SPA received a copy, that the sum has been granted through 465 loans to finance 451 development projects and economic programs both in Africa and Asia. -- SPA