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Donor relations and sovereignty

As a sovereign country, Mozambique initially relied on international solidarity and managed its donor relations well...

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Aid effectiveness: Growth and beyond

The questions of whether aid has impact and is effective have been the subject of considerable attention...

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What Does the Evidence Tell Us about ‘Thinking and Working Politically’ in Development Assistance?

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Do Countries Use Foreign Aid to Buy Geopolitical Influence?: Evidence from Donor Campaigns for Temporary UN Security Council Seats

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Aid Impact and Effectiveness: Introduction and Overview

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What does the evidence tell us about ‘thinking and working politically’ in development assistance?

This paper critically reviews evidence on ‘thinking and working politically’ in development...

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