Critiquing the Politics, Policy & Practice of Development
Foreign Aid & Civil Society
The World Bank: Inventor of Last Resort?
Financing for global public goods remains dangerously low. Yet the Gates Foundation shows there is a case for an international institution to invest in the needs of developing countries. Subramanian suggests the World Bank should do this – will the developed world agree?
India Shows Split Personality as Emerging Donor
In recent years India’s aid program has changed dramatically in size, focus, and strategic thinking. What is the extent of India’s giving and how has it changed? As an emerging donor how can India best align its aid strategy with a realistic assessment of its strengths?
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