"Foreign aid hasn't worked in the past only because not enough foreign aid was actually provided." With reference to this statement, critically assess one country's experiences of foreign aid since 1950. (original) (raw)

The analysis delves into the effectiveness of foreign aid in Kenya since 1950, highlighting the weak correlation between aid dependency and economic growth as indicated by GDP fluctuations. Mwega's study suggests that a shift from ex ante to ex post conditionality in aid distribution could improve effectiveness, as past aid strategies often undermined local policy-making capabilities. Key issues such as bureaucratic delays and low disbursement ratios are examined, revealing significant barriers to the efficient utilization of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in the country.