How European aid works

In this first comparative study of European aid, six donor agencies are critically assessed: Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the European Commission (DGVIII). With the focus on aid effectiveness, the agency comparisons cover their political structures, objectives, management and procedures. Questions explored include mechanisms to translate objectives into practice, country strategic programming, adequacy of personnel and how agencies learn the lessons of experience. How European aid works: A comparison of management systems and effectiveness by Aidan Cox, John Healey and Antonique Koning 1997 246pp price UKL15.95 ISBN 0 85003 243 1 Overseas Development Institute Portland House Stag Place London SW1E 5DP UKHow European aid works: A comparison of management systems and effectiveness by Aidan Cox, John Healey and Antonique Koning 1997 246pp price UKL15.95 ISBN 0 85003 243 1 Overseas Development Institute Portland House Stag Place London SW1E 5DP U