africa: the reality of aid

Aid has become a much contested issue. Orthodox approaches treat foreign Aid as a critical factor for redressing capital deficiencies in poor nations, boosting local demand and supply and through positive multiplier effects, establishing conditions for sustainable long-term growth. Donors expect Government to adopt policies and programmes that will create a conducive environment for improved economic performance. The reality however, indicates that Aid is driven by other motivations, argues this article one the website of Afrodad, a research, lobby and advocacy regional organisation seeking to secure positive policy changes to redress Africa's debt and development crisis.