Controversies And Criticisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main criticism of tied aid?
A
It often benefits the donor’s economy rather than providing cost effective support to the recipient.
2
Q
How did the economic downturns effect aid in the 1980s?
A
Economic downturns led to reduced aid budgets and a period called “aid fatigue” in the 1990s
3
Q
What is the period referred to as aid fatigue?
A
The 1990s, when the aid budget was significantly cut following the end of the Cold War.
4
Q
Why is the military and diplomatic aid controversial within the ODA?
A
Some argue that it serves the donor’s political or strategic interests more than the developmental needs of the recipient.
