primarily by the positive contribution of more stable inflows of 'governance aid'. We conclude the data do not support the view …

A core result of the aid allocation literature is that the quality of governance in recipient countries does not affect … through different channels and considering different dimensions of governance, we provide evidence that bypassing governments …

between aid and governance, both positive and negative. The second half of the chapter examines when donors should attach … countries where governance is strong. In other cases, donors may seek to attach conditions based on governance reform, and …