Aid Relationships in Asia
Subtitle: A Study of Japanese and Nordic Aid in Asia
Contributors: Alf Morten Jerve (Editor); Yasatami Shimomura (Editor); Annette Skovsted Hansen (Editor)
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; Springer
Published: February 5, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780230004955
Subjects: International economics; Economic And Technical Assistance; Economics Of Developing Countries; Political Science; Business / Economics / Finance; Politics/International Relations; Development - Economic Development; Business & Economics / Economic Development; Asia - General; Economic Conditions; International Relations - General; ASIA; Economic assistance; Foreign economic relations
Description: This book offers fresh perspectives on current aid effectiveness and the aid relationship debate by providing a number of case studies of Japanese and Nordic aid relationships in various Asian countries, focusing on aid ownership and partnership at the implementation level. In particular, the book explores aid relationships from the perspective of the recipient, and provides a variety of cases, ranging from rapidly developing countries where aid plays a smaller role, such as China, Vietnam and Thailand, to more aid-dependent countries, such as Nepal, Sri Lanka and Mongolia. By offering a three-dimensional comparison - between aid-dependent and less aid-dependent countries in Asia, between various Nordic donors and Japan, and between aid interventions and relations at different levels (macro and micro) and stages (from planning to management of outcomes) - this book provides a comprehensive overview of the issues. Furthermore, with its many examples of aid relationships the book explores and deconstructs the concept of 'ownership'.