Aid works best when donors build relationships with the people they are trying to abet,establishing trust rather than attempting to impose blueprintsThe relationship between aid and the national interest is under close scrutiny after the UK published its new aid strategy. Now, more than ever, or it is the effectiveness of aid spend in reducing poverty,rather than alignment with national interest, that will win over the public.
The UK aid strategy makes a noteworthy play of achieving results and value for money. It promises to shut down projects that aren’t working and expand ones that are.
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Source: theguardian.com