The new World Bank head wants some changes. That could backfire. Melvin H. L. Wong, Lennart Kaplan, and Kai Gehring - April 24, 2019 We investigate how aid affects violence in African nations.
Why U.S. universities are shutting down China-funded Confucius Institutes Samuel Brazys and Alexander Dukalskis - January 11, 2019 [caption id="attachment_82470" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In January 2011, Chinese President Hu
China is offering ‘no strings attached aid’ to Africa. Here’s what that means. Xiaojun Li - September 27, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77825" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, attends
Belt and Road projects direct Chinese investment to all corners of the globe. What are the local impacts? Richard Bluhm, Michael Tierney, Bradley Parks, Austin Strange, Axel Dreher, and Andreas Fuchs - September 11, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77562" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A worker uses a blowtorch at
Why international aid so often falls short — and sometimes makes things worse Mark Buntaine, Bradley Parks, and Benjamin Buch - September 19, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63699" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Mark Green, the new head of
Chinese aid is helping African economies, but not in the places that need it most Roland Hodler, Paul Raschky, Michael Tierney, Bradley Parks, Axel Dreher, and Andreas Fuchs - October 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_47444" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] NASA Earth Observatory image by Robert
Many in the West fear Chinese ‘aid’ to Africa. They’re wrong. Here’s why. Michael Tierney, Bradley Parks, Austin Strange, Axel Dreher, and Andreas Fuchs - October 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26832" align="aligncenter" width="908"] South African President Jacob Zuma receives
Should you worry about China's investments in Africa? - September 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29228" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, right,
Should you worry about China’s investments in Africa? Hilary Matfess - September 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29228" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, right,
Measuring what policymakers want from academics Michael Tierney and Ana O'Harrow - April 5, 2015 An increasing number of unsupported, but plausible, claims assert a
Did cutting access to mineral wealth reduce violence in the DRC? Laura Seay - March 25, 2014 One of the most underreported stories about conflict in Africa of
Can foreign aid make elections more competitive? Erik Voeten - November 22, 2013 Erik Voeten: This is a guest post by Joel Selway, an Assistant
Can Crowd Sourcing Improve Data on Chinese Aid to Africa? Erik Voeten - May 1, 2013 AidData has a full response to Deborah Brautigam's criticism of
Chinese Aid Data Erik Voeten - April 30, 2013 China is often accused of using aid strategically to advance its
Getting More Development Bang for Your Foreign Assistance Buck Erik Voeten - February 18, 2013 Below is a guest post by Brad Parks and Zach
The Case for Using Project-Level Data to Study Aid Distribution and Impact Erik Voeten - February 16, 2012 We are pleased to welcome the following guest post from
Do Aid Shocks Cause Violent Conflict? Erik Voeten - September 16, 2010 Sudden and severe drops in foreign aid can significantly increase