effective aid Flashcards
1
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features of effective aid programs
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- ownership by recipient country
- results focused
- partnerships
- transparency and accountability
2
Q
ownership by recipient country
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country receiving the aid must be involved in deciding which type of aid meets their needs the best
programs need to consider the sociocultural and political aspects of the community and be implemented in a socioculturally sensitive way
eg = before starting an education program it’s important to consider males are more likely to attend school than females
3
Q
results focused
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- focuses on women
- addresses patterns of disease and illness
- seeks to reduce poverty + inequality
- aid reaches those who need it
4
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partnerships
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if the aid partners with:
- government of donor country
- government of recipient country
- multilateral agency
- NGOs
- local community
5
Q
transparency and accountability
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- information is published and openly available
- regular monitoring of progress against program’s aims
- funding is used for its intended purpose
6
Q
why do people take social actions
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- to help those that r less fortunate
- to eliminate discrimination
7
Q
ways of taking social actions
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- show support via social media
- donate money to NGOs
- be apart of volunteer program