Definition of development aid

 

Development aid (also development assistance, international aid, overseas aid or foreign aid) is aid given by actors in developed countries (Governments, Economic agencies, Charities, etc.) and international organizations such as the World Bank, to support the economic, social and political development of developing countries.

Aid is given in the form of "assistance" and this is subdivided in two main categories: donation of funds ("financial assistance") and donation of expertise has been "technical assistance".

 

 

 

See also Criticism of aid

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·        Timeline of events in humanitarian relief and development

·        ACP-EU Development Cooperation

·        International Development

·        Millennium Development Goals

·        Conditionality

·        Aid effectiveness

·        Debt relief

·        Millennium Challenge Account

·        List of development aid agencies

·        Development charities

·        Bretton Woods system

·        Tied aid

·        Development economics

·        Inclusive business

·        Development Assistance Committee

·        European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM)