Essays about: "africa development aid"

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  1. 11. New Evidence on Tax-Aid Nexus

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Heidi Uitto; [2021]
    Keywords : Africa; Tax revenue mobilization; foreign aid; aid fungibility; ODA; fiscal response to aid; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Effective tax systems play a key role in self-sustained economic growth. Where foreign aid can provide much needed funds for less developed countries, it may also increase aid dependency if the country does not simultaneously improve its taxing capacity. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Documentary: Süßes Gift – Hilfe als Geschäft : A Critical Discourse Analysis of Three Development Projects that have Failed in Africa

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Stella Berglund; [2020]
    Keywords : documentary; development aid; development communication; narratives; representations; critical discourse analysis; documentary storytelling;

    Abstract : The aim of this paper is to examine how European development intervention in Africa iscommunicated in the documentary “Sweet Poison.” For many decades there have beenprojects that were developed in Africa in order to support civilization in the poorest areas. READ MORE

  4. 13. Exploring the Role of Aid in the Malawian and Zambian Health Sectors : To what extent does development assistance contribute to aid dependency in Malawi and Zambia?

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Utveckling och internationellt samarbete

    Author : Rosie Wandjowo; [2020]
    Keywords : Malawi; Zambia; Dependency Theory; Development Assistance for Health; Universal Health Coverage; Health Aid; Maternal Health; Sustainable Development Goals;

    Abstract : Aid is an important topic in development sector current discussions are polarised thereby creating a need for further research. This essay assesses the role that Malawi and Zambia plays in realising its development outcomes including in the area of health. READ MORE

  5. 14. Chinese Official Financing in Sub-Saharan Africa - What are its effects on Africans' regime preferences?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Feng Mai Wang; [2020]
    Keywords : International Investments; Foreign Aid; Voting Behavior; Development Policy; Institutional Arrangements;

    Abstract : China's rising development financing activities have attracted considerable attention especially after the announcement of the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013. While Chinese official financing can help fill the infrastructure gap that is seen as an important obstacle to development in most African nations, there is widespread concern for its potentially adverse effects on political norms and good governance. READ MORE

  6. 15. An Offer Africa Can't Refuse? A Disaggregated Analysis of Chinese Vote Buying and African Debt Pressures in The UN

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Eric Axdorph; Filip Mark; [2019]
    Keywords : development finance; debt sustainability; China; Africa; UN General Assembly;

    Abstract : Since the "Go Out Policy" in 1999, China has rapidly become one of the largest aid donors in Africa. Many scholars, politicians and journalists have raised the question if there are ulterior motives to this other than Chinese altruism. One common criticism of China is that they use development finance to get more support in foreign affairs. READ MORE