Reality Check on Security Agenda and Development Cooperation

Reality Check on Security Agenda and Development Cooperation

About the Issue With the security agenda in aid policy resonating in recently launched 2004 Reality of Aid report, this Reality Check looks into the various issues related to the current donor policies to address conflict, security and development. This can be gleaned...
Post-Tsunami Issues and Challenges

Post-Tsunami Issues and Challenges

About the Issue This edition of the Reality Check tackles pressing issues in the two countries hardest hit by the tsunami – Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The papers outline concrete proposals for concerned national governments, foreign aid donors, and non-government...
Aid for Trade

Aid for Trade

About the Issue “Aid-for-trade” (AfT) is the catch-all term for trade-related official development assistance (ODA) provided to developing countries. With the Doha Round in the doldrums, Aid-for-trade is gaining even more prominence within official aid and trade...