Canada's Fraying Commitment to Multilateral Development Cooperation (original) (raw)
2013, Hany Besada and Shannon Kindornay, eds. Multilateral Development Cooperation in a Changing Global Order. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 158-88
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The chapter explores Canada's diminishing commitment to multilateral development cooperation during the 2000-2010 period, focusing on three key areas: maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), food security, and climate change. It highlights a trend of 'à la carte multilateralism', where Canadian engagement is dictated by national interests rather than robust support for multilateral institutions. The analysis reveals a marked decline in funding to certain UN agencies and outlines the implications of Canada's shifting priorities on its global reputation and the effectiveness of multilateral cooperation.
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