Asian Development: The Role of Development Assistance

Official Development Aid (ODA), nonmilitary support given to developing countries by donor governments seeking to influence development, has been provided to Asian countries since soon after World War II. The Asian record provides a variety of perspectives on the interplay between two functions that aid programs can play) one as a deliverer of resources, the other as an influencer of recipient government policies. This book discusses the general conclusions that emerge. Co-published with the Asia Society.