Dilemmas of Foreign Aid in Post-Conflict Areas

Berrebi, Claude; Thelen, Véronique

Dilemmas of Foreign Aid in Post-Conflict Areas

RAND Publications: In Dilemmas of Intervention: Social Science for Stabilization and Reconstruction - Paul K. Davis, (Ed.), MG-1119-OSD, Chp. 7 : Pp. 291-320

Posted: 26 Jun 2020

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Claude Berrebi

Hebrew University of Jerusalem - School of Public Policy; Hebrew University - School of Public Policy ; Princeton University; UCLA; RAND Corporation; Taub Center

Véronique Thelen

Université de Rennes 1

Date Written: December 31, 2011

Abstract

One of the primary whole-of-government instruments for stability and reconstruction (S&R) operations is foreign assistance. However, social-science research reveals serious uncertainties and disagreements about the role and effectiveness of aid; it also raises what can be seen as recurring dilemmas, or at least tensions. This chapter attempts to synthesize the related literature and clarify selected issues, primarily for the purpose of informing government officials concerned with S&R.

Keywords: Foreign aid, terrorism, conflict

JEL Classification: D74, F35, H56

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Berrebi, Claude and Thelen, Véronique, Dilemmas of Foreign Aid in Post-Conflict Areas (December 31, 2011). RAND Publications: In Dilemmas of Intervention: Social Science for Stabilization and Reconstruction - Paul K. Davis, (Ed.), MG-1119-OSD, Chp. 7 : Pp. 291-320 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3629812