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A simple model of conflict
Ille, Sebastian - 2013
conflict, leading to a low probability of a successful turn-over. The normative and conventional framework, in which players … model to predict the existence of two stable equilibria; one with a high rate of conflict, and another in which no conflict … influence the equilibria's basin of attraction, i.e. the likelihood of a transition and hence the probability of a conflict …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009702311
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A Simple Model of Conflict
Ille, Sebastian - 2013
conflict, leading to a low probability of a successful turn-over. The normative and conventional framework, in which players … model to predict the existence of two stable equilibria; one with a high rate of conflict, and another in which no conflict … influence the equilibria's basin of attraction, i.e. the likelihood of a transition and hence the probability of a conflict …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013080915
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NGOs and donors' funding : evidence from Uganda
Bougheas, Spiros P.; Isopi, Alessia; Owens, Trudy - 2022
We develop a screening model to analyse the funding allocation criteria of institutional donors towards NGOs. The model shows that when donors care about efficiency, they screen NGOs and concentrate their funding on those that comply. Combining two waves, 2002 and 2008, of a unique survey data...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013382127
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Are NGOs the better donors? A case study of aid allocation for Sweden
Dreher, Axel; Mölders, Florian; Nunnenkamp, Peter - 2007
This paper analyzes whether and to what extent non-governmental organizations (NGOs) outperform official donors by allocating aid in a way that renders effective poverty alleviation more likely. We employ Probit and Tobit models and make use of an exceptionally detailed database that allows an...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010273121
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Are NGOs the better donors? A case study of aid allocation for Sweden
Dreher, Axel; Mölders, Florian; Nunnenkamp, Peter - 2007
This paper analyzes whether and to what extent non-governmental organizations (NGOs) outperform official donors by allocating aid in a way that renders effective poverty alleviation more likely. We employ Probit and Tobit models and make use of an exceptionally detailed database that allows an...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010277422
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Sectoral Allocation of Aid: What Has Changed?
Pöntinen, Laura - In: CESifo DICE Report 12 (2014) 4, pp. 58-60
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011696896
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The Multilateral Donor Non-System: Towards Accountability and Efficient Role Assignment
Reisen, Helmut - 2009
Global governance refers to several pillars; one important pillar is the multilateral aid architecture. Its reform can be discussed under the perspectives of representativeness, inclusiveness, and efficiency (of aid delivery).A prerequisite for efficient aid delivery is to map the rising...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010298599
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The multilateral donor non-system: towards accountability and efficient role assignment
Reisen, Helmut - In: Economics: The Open-Access, Open-Assessment E-Journal 4 (2010) 2010-5, pp. 1-22
Global governance refers to several pillars; one important pillar is the multilateral aid architecture. Its reform can be discussed under the perspectives of representativeness, inclusiveness, and efficiency (of aid delivery). A prerequisite for efficient aid delivery is to map the rising...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010299947
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Multilateral aid agencies and strategic donor behaviour
Mavrotas, George; Villanger, Espen - 2006
The paper builds on recent empirical evidence on the importance of strategic donor behaviour in aid allocation in order to develop a theoretical model where donor pressure on a recipient for influencing the aid disbursement of a multilateral institution is endogenously determined. Our...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010279123
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Institutional reforms and the role of multilateral aid agencies
Ikhide, Sylvanus I. - 2002
This paper reviews the role of the multilateral aid agencies in the delivery of aid. The role of these institutions is as old as the debate on the role of aid in economic development. Aid is effective in a good policy environment. However, effective aid delivery is equally crucial. This is why...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010279222