Enhance Your Learning with Economics - Foreign Aid Flash Cards for quick revision
Financial or technical assistance provided by one country to another country to support its economic development or address humanitarian needs.
Foreign aid given directly from one country to another country, often with specific conditions or agreements.
Foreign aid provided through international organizations, such as the World Bank or United Nations, to multiple recipient countries.
Financial aid provided by governments of developed countries to promote economic development and welfare in developing countries.
Foreign aid that requires the recipient country to use the funds to purchase goods or services from the donor country.
Non-repayable financial assistance provided by one country to another country, typically for development projects or humanitarian purposes.
Expertise, knowledge, or training provided by one country to another country to support capacity building and development efforts.
The effect of foreign aid on the economic growth, development, and stability of the recipient country.
The construction or improvement of physical structures, such as roads, bridges, and power plants, to support economic activities and social well-being.
Efforts to decrease the number of people living in poverty through targeted interventions and economic development programs.
The forgiveness or reduction of a country's debt obligations, often provided as part of foreign aid packages to heavily indebted nations.
A successful foreign aid program implemented by the United States after World War II to support the economic recovery of European countries.
A set of eight international development goals established by the United Nations to address poverty, education, health, and other global challenges.
Requirements or conditions imposed by donor countries on recipient countries to ensure the effective use of foreign aid and promote desired reforms.
The emigration of highly skilled or educated individuals from developing countries to developed countries, often due to better opportunities and higher wages.
The misuse of public office or power for personal gain, which can hinder the effective use of foreign aid and undermine development efforts.
A situation where a country becomes heavily reliant on foreign aid, leading to a lack of self-sufficiency and limited economic growth.
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often emphasized in foreign aid strategies.
Foreign aid provided by governments or official agencies, typically through grants, loans, or technical assistance.
Foreign aid provided by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), charities, or private individuals, often for humanitarian purposes.
Assistance provided to alleviate suffering and meet basic needs in response to natural disasters, conflicts, or other emergencies.
Financial assistance provided to support economic development, infrastructure projects, or poverty reduction efforts in recipient countries.
Expertise, knowledge, or training provided to enhance the skills and capabilities of individuals or institutions in recipient countries.
The extent to which foreign aid achieves its intended goals and contributes to sustainable development in recipient countries.
The reliance of a country on foreign aid as a significant source of its national budget or development funding.
The availability and accessibility of information about foreign aid flows, including the amount, purpose, and impact of aid.
The process of determining how foreign aid is distributed among recipient countries, often based on development needs, priorities, and performance.
The assessment of the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of foreign aid programs and projects to inform decision-making and improve future aid efforts.
The coordination and alignment of foreign aid efforts among donor countries and organizations to maximize impact and reduce duplication.
The responsibility of donor countries, recipient countries, and aid organizations to ensure transparency, effectiveness, and proper use of foreign aid.
Requirements or conditions imposed by donor countries on recipient countries to ensure the effective use of foreign aid and promote desired reforms.
The process of distributing and delivering foreign aid funds, goods, or services to recipient countries or implementing partners.
The ongoing tracking and assessment of foreign aid activities, outputs, and outcomes to ensure accountability and progress towards development goals.
The positive or negative effects of foreign aid on the social, economic, and political conditions of recipient countries and their populations.
A country or organization that receives foreign aid to support its development, humanitarian, or other needs.
A country or organization that provides foreign aid to support the development, humanitarian, or other needs of recipient countries.
The principles and guidelines established by the international community to improve the impact and efficiency of foreign aid, including ownership, alignment, and mutual accountability.
The process of organizing and harmonizing foreign aid efforts among multiple donors, recipient countries, and implementing partners to maximize impact and reduce fragmentation.
The proliferation of small-scale, fragmented foreign aid projects and initiatives, often resulting in duplication, inefficiency, and limited impact.
Measurable criteria or benchmarks used to assess the effectiveness and impact of foreign aid programs and projects, such as poverty reduction rates or access to education.
Systems and processes put in place to ensure transparency, oversight, and accountability in the use of foreign aid funds and resources.
The ability of foreign aid programs and projects to achieve long-term impact and benefits, often through capacity building, local ownership, and institutional strengthening.
The obstacles and complexities faced in achieving effective and impactful foreign aid, such as political instability, corruption, and limited local capacity.
The techniques and approaches used to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of foreign aid, including quantitative and qualitative analysis, surveys, and case studies.
The systematic evaluation of the positive and negative effects of foreign aid on the social, economic, and political conditions of recipient countries and their populations.
The ongoing tracking and measurement of the progress, outputs, and outcomes of foreign aid programs and projects to ensure accountability and inform decision-making.
Comprehensive assessments and analyses of the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of foreign aid programs and projects, often used to guide policy and programmatic improvements.
In-depth studies and assessments of the long-term effects and outcomes of foreign aid interventions, often using rigorous research methods and control groups.
Key insights, best practices, and recommendations derived from past foreign aid experiences and evaluations, aimed at improving future aid efforts and outcomes.
Efforts and initiatives to increase the availability, accessibility, and comprehensibility of information about foreign aid flows, including the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI).
The factors and considerations used to determine how foreign aid is distributed among recipient countries, such as development needs, poverty levels, and political stability.
A structured and systematic approach to assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of foreign aid programs and projects, often including evaluation questions, indicators, and data collection methods.
Processes and mechanisms put in place to coordinate and align foreign aid efforts among multiple donors, recipient countries, and implementing partners, such as joint programming or pooled funding.
Guidelines and principles that govern the responsible and transparent use of foreign aid funds and resources, often including financial management, procurement, and reporting requirements.
The rules, processes, and mechanisms used to distribute and deliver foreign aid funds, goods, or services to recipient countries or implementing partners, often involving financial intermediaries or project management units.
The structures, processes, and tools used to track, assess, and report on the progress, outputs, and outcomes of foreign aid programs and projects, often including performance indicators, data collection methods, and reporting mechanisms.
The techniques and approaches used to measure and evaluate the positive and negative effects of foreign aid on the social, economic, and political conditions of recipient countries and their populations, such as surveys, interviews, and case studies.
The responsibility of recipient countries to ensure the effective and transparent use of foreign aid funds and resources, often through good governance, financial management, and anti-corruption measures.
The responsibility of donor countries and organizations to ensure the transparent, efficient, and impactful use of foreign aid funds and resources, often through monitoring, evaluation, and reporting mechanisms.