Features of Effective Aid

Question 1

Identify 4 features of effective aid programs

Answer 1

P - Partnerships and collaboration
O - Ownership
R - Results focused
T - Transparent and accountable

Question 2

How does the feature of ‘Partnerships and Collaboration’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?

Answer 2

• pooling resources (funds & expertise) = increase impact, efficiency and sustainability
• work WITH community = increase participation
• collaboration WITH locals to develop knowledge and skills = increases sustainability

Question 3

How does the feature of ‘Ownership’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?

Answer 3

• using LOCALS = culturally sensitive, increase participation
• meeting the needs identified by LOCAL community = appropriate so greater impact
• delivered in LOCAL language = increased access to info and sustainable
• training/educating LOCAL = sustainable

Question 4

How does the feature of ‘Results Focused’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?

Answer 4

• monitor using evidence/data = meeting intended impact
• focus on women = increases impact and sustainable
• aid to those who need it most = equitable and greatest impact

Question 5

How does the feature of ‘Transparency and Accountability’ contribute to the effectiveness of aid?

Answer 5

• publishing information = truthful evaluation of program outcomes to identify areas for improvement
• program meeting it’s aims = tracking progress towards intended outcomes
• aid provided to those who need it most = show evidence that program is equitable

Question 6

What does ‘Transparency’ mean with reference to effective aid?

Answer 6

All necessary information is readily available to those developing and implementing program i.e. funding ethically provided, used for intended purpose, not deceitful

Question 7

What does ‘Accountability’ mean in reference to effective aid?

Answer 7

Regular monitoring and assessment of progress towards aims of program.