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The Influence Of International Aid Allocations On Mortality In Sub-Saharan Africa, Chelsea Wilson Kellum
The Influence Of International Aid Allocations On Mortality In Sub-Saharan Africa, Chelsea Wilson Kellum
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Does allocating large amounts of international aid specifically for fighting HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa have an influence on mortality rates in this region? This paper explores the relationship between total Official Development Assistance and Official Development Assistance earmarked for HIV/AIDS with AIDS mortality and overall mortality within Sub-Saharan Africa between 2000 and 2006. There are no definitive findings from this study to conclude that the amount of any form of assistance aid has a positive or negative effect on mortality. The results suggest that focusing on establishing greater development and less government corruption would more effectively alleviate the high mortality …