Foreign Aid Plagued With Problems, Argues Expert

Foreign Aid Plagued With Problems, Argues Expert
Minister of Foreign Affairs François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Feb. 9, 2020. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
Shane Miller
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While the Liberal government faces criticism for failing to deliver on foreign aid pledges made nearly three years ago, one expert is questioning whether aid delivers reliable results in the first place. A recent World Bank report finds that aid to certain countries is often diverted to the pockets of ruling elites.

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