April, 2006

The Last Word

The aid debate ends with a whimper; let’s try a bang.
Dr. Radelet seems to have given up trying to make the case that aid raises growth in favor of a heavily hedged statement that aid on some planet sometimes, somewhere does something positive.
Professor Lal and Dr. Milanovic have a conversation on empires, global government, and […]

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The Challenges of the Millenium Challenge Account

One of the most innovative ideas in recent years of how to deliver aid more effectively is the Millennium Challenge Account. It is based on several sensible principles:
1. Choose countries with a demonstrated record (not promises) of decent governance and reasonable health, education, and economic policies;
2. Give those countries greater say in setting priorities and […]

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