The differential effects of foreign aid to sub-Saharan Africa

Afuge Akame and George Mavrotas

No 2024.01, IOB Discussion Papers from Universiteit Antwerpen, Institute of Development Policy (IOB)

Abstract: This paper explores the impact of various forms of donor aid on economic growth in 39 sub-Saharan African countries from 2002 to 2020. The findings suggest that while total aid positively influences growth, different aid modalities have varying effects, with project aid and technical assistance boosting growth, while budget support and humanitarian assistance hinder it. The study emphasizes the importance of disaggregating aid types in research on aid effectiveness, challenging the traditional approach of using a single figure for aid in policy recommendations.

Keywords: aid; sub-Saharan Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 39 pages
Date: 2024-01
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