This paper analyses the distribution of total aid and aid to the social sectors between 2009 and 2011. Its key findings … are four-fold. First, despite the stated objectives of donors, total aid disbursements are broadly neutral, favouring … neither the most deprived nor relatively well-off countries. Second, the pattern of social sector aid disbursements follows …

This paper discusses past and current social policy strategies in the international aid architecture. From the 1990s …, aid strategy and policy shifted to put a stronger emphasis on human development. This accelerated with the Millennium … also assesses some of the concerns associated with the 'Paris-style' aid modalities, and discusses major challenges for the …

This paper analyses the distribution of total aid and aid to the social sectors between 2009 and 2011. Its key findings … are four-fold. First, despite the stated objectives of donors, total aid disbursements are broadly neutral, favouring … neither the most deprived nor relatively well-off countries. Second, the pattern of social sector aid disbursements follows …

This paper analyses the distribution of total aid and aid to the social sectors between 2009 and 2011. Its key findings … are four-fold. First, despite the stated objectives of donors, total aid disbursements are broadly neutral, favouring …