Definition
Politics and aid refers to the ways in which domestic and international political forces shape policies related to foreign aid.
Introduction
Aid is perhaps one of the most debated topics in foreign policy. Despite decades of research, controversies persist on issues such as how much money should be spent on aid, who should receive aid, and whether aid is actually promoting the welfare of recipient countries. These are important questions to ask because aid has the potential to drastically alter the global landscape by eliminating poverty and promoting good governance. However, achieving this success is fraught with political difficulties for both donors and recipients. Finding support for aid, determining how it is allocated, and evaluating its effects are all suffused with political influences from individuals, donor countries, international institutions, and the recipients themselves....
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Bryant, K.V. (2016). Politics and Aid. In: Farazmand, A. (eds) Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_2527-1
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