Earlier in the week, the head of the World Bank said international support can speed progress -- "but only if coupled with real reform."

VOA: special.2011.05.27

Ramadan says the real test for President Obama's support for democracy will be in Egypt.

VOA: standard.2010.05.11

But she stresses that the Afghan government needs a combination of international and public support for health advancements before the overall well-being of women in the country can show real progress.

VOA: standard.2010.03.07

"It's a huge support because then we can finally do intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance right over the battlefields in real life, so we support the troops and we can support convoys driving around in real time."

VOA: standard.2010.07.27

Joining the president at the podium were three unemployed Americans - a former auto dealership parts manager, a former fitness center employee and a former real estate agent - whose government support has run out or is about to expire.

VOA: standard.2010.07.19