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Simple comparisons with the previous fiscal year are being avoided in concurrence with a change in calculation methods (see Chapter 1 for details). Figures calculated using the traditional calculation methods are as follows: bilateral ODA decreased to approximately $6,936.58 million (around ¥807.4 billion), a reduction of 33.3% on the previous fiscal year, and contributions to international organizations increased approximately $4,250.49 million (around ¥494.8 billion), an increase of 55.1% on the previous fiscal year.