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There have long been debates on the effectiveness of aid. It is hard to measure quantitatively, and even when this is accomplished, everyone has a different interpretation of those facts and figures. | There have long been debates on the effectiveness of aid. It is hard to measure quantitatively, and even when this is accomplished, everyone has a different interpretation of those facts and figures. Most economists agree that aid can be beneficial and is needed; debate arises on how countries should give aid and how that aid should be used within the receiving country to maximize its impact. Most everyone also acknowledges that despite good intentions, aid has not been as effective as it could be and so far major goals have not been accomplished. | ||
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Revision as of 00:57, 30 November 2006
Overview
There have long been debates on the effectiveness of aid. It is hard to measure quantitatively, and even when this is accomplished, everyone has a different interpretation of those facts and figures. Most economists agree that aid can be beneficial and is needed; debate arises on how countries should give aid and how that aid should be used within the receiving country to maximize its impact. Most everyone also acknowledges that despite good intentions, aid has not been as effective as it could be and so far major goals have not been accomplished.
