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Anatomy Of Foreign Aid To Ethiopia: 1960-2003, Adugna Lemi
Anatomy Of Foreign Aid To Ethiopia: 1960-2003, Adugna Lemi
Adugna Lemi
The purpose of this study is to present a portrait of the foreign aid flow to Ethiopia during the 1960 to 2003 period. Since the launch of Marshal Plan after World War II, the flow of foreign aid has been seen as the panacea to overcome underdevelopment. Ethiopia is not an exception to this view, and Ethiopia is one of the recipients of foreign aid not only to provide emergency relief but also to support longterm economic development. This study shows the flow of aid to Ethiopia in terms of major donors (bilateral and multilateral), method of delivery, and major …
Human Rights-Based Sustainable Development Practical And Theoretical Reflection On The Strategic Centrality Of Human Rights In Pursuing Sustainable International Development, Marco Tavanti
Marco Tavanti
As sustainability is linked to social responsibility, sustainable development is inherently linked to human rights. The social, economic, cultural and environmental struggles among indigenous communities of Chiapas, Mexico, speak of the centrality of human rights in achieving sustainable development. This paper addresses the theoretical and practical implication that human rights have if placed at the center of sustainable development models. Through an examination of the Sustain-Able Chiapas Program (among Maya and Zapatista communities) and the insights of Dr. Alfredo Sfeir Younis (the first environmental economist of the World Bank) the paper offers innovative insights into a right-based model for achieving …
Blog: Neoliberalism, Development, And Aid Volunteering, Nichole Georgeou
Blog: Neoliberalism, Development, And Aid Volunteering, Nichole Georgeou
Nichole Georgeou
The focus of this blog is the book "Neoliberalism, Development, and Aid Volunteering" (Routledge, NY, 2012), and the work of its author, Nichole Georgeou.