- In a group of at least five members, read on the effectiveness of aid on your prescribed
reading (Carlson, Somo Lekae & van de Walle 1997) and select anyone of the developing
countries discussed in Carlson et al reading.
2. As a group prepare a short presentation answering the following questions:
2.1 What type of aid is your selected country receiving?
2.2 Who is the donor and why is this country receiving aid?
2.3 Outline the benefits of receiving this aid in your chosen country.
2.4 What are the implications of aid for that country’s development?
2.5 Was aid effective or not effective in the country of your choice? Substantiate your
answer.
For this presentation, we have chosen to focus on Zambia as the developing country discussed in Carlson, Somo Lekae & van de Walle's reading on the effectiveness of aid.
2.1 Zambia is receiving various types of aid, including financial aid, technical assistance, and development aid in sectors such as health, education, and agriculture.
2.2 The donors providing aid to Zambia include the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and various bilateral donors like the United States, United Kingdom, and China. Zambia is receiving aid due to its high poverty levels, limited access to basic services, and challenges in economic development.
2.3 The benefits of receiving aid in Zambia include improved infrastructure, increased access to healthcare and education, and support for agricultural development. Aid has also helped Zambia tackle issues like HIV/AIDS and malaria through funding for healthcare programs.
2.4 The implications of aid for Zambia's development are mixed. While aid has helped improve certain sectors and alleviate some poverty, there are concerns about dependency, corruption, and the potential negative impacts on local industries and markets.
2.5 The effectiveness of aid in Zambia is a topic of debate. Some argue that aid has contributed to positive changes and progress in certain areas, while others believe that aid has not been effectively used or managed, leading to limited development outcomes. It is important for aid to be targeted, transparent, and sustainable in order to have a lasting impact on Zambia's development.