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Originally Posted by Bob Kontak View Post
The minister told France radio the huge shortfall as it stands was due to two factors.

"First, you might have people who promised to give but who in the end won't," he said.

"But mostly -- and this is normal -- is that the donations will be handed over as the work advances."


I would be kinda nervous if in charge of this huge multi-year (decade?) project and funds WILL likely come, but when and by whom. Yikes.
I'd imagine that suppliers wouldn't be thrilled with the prospect of deferred payment.
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