Aid - different types of aid

What is aid

relates to assistance provided by a donor to a recipient

What are the different types of Aid?

Bilateral, multilateral, NGO

Define Bilateral aid

When one country’s gov gives aid directly to the gov of another country

Characteristic of Bilateral Aid

donor gov meets with recipient gov to ensure that provided aid meets the needs of the country and its people

Why might Bilateral Aid be criticised?

• donor country may be doing it for own benefit - ie conditions attached

• recipient country may have corrupt gov / aid doesn’t go towards its purpose

• often neglects poorest people - those living in more rural/emote regions

Purpose of bilateral aid

• reduce poverty + promote long term sustainable development by strengthening a country’s economic, political, health and education systems and supporting them to become self - sufficient

• build strong connections with gov of neighbouring countries

What is Multilateral Aid?

Aid provided through international organisations

Characteristics of multilateral aid

• organisations combine funds from many countries to support countries in need

• aid not tied to any political interests of donor countries

Purpose of Multilateral Aid

reduce poverty, achieve equity in health outcomes & promote long-term sustainable development by working towards the SDGs

Other notes about Multilateral aid

supports large - scale global programs beyond the capacity of single nations

funded by multiple govs pooling resources

Issues addressed through multilateral aid

• Humanitarian assistance

• combating global health threats

• Infrastructure & agricultural development

What does Aid Provided by Non Government Organisations (NGOs) mean?

Independent, non-profit organisations promoting HHD

How is NGOs Aid funded?

by public donations + occasional gov support

List Key advantages of NGOs Aid

• access to remote, fragile, and conflict affected areas

• rapid, flexible, emergency response

• strong local connections + community trust

• Deep understanding of poverty + specialised skills in local development needs

Characteristics of NGOs Aid

• funding used to support work of the organisations

• focus on providing small, community-based projects

• ability to respond quickly when aid needed + reach areas difficult to access

What is the purpose of NGOs Aid

address poverty by working w/ communities to provide assistance that meets needs of communities + promotes community development & participation

What is Humanitarian assistance?

Immediate assistance given to people or countries in response to a crisis such as a natural disaster or conflict

How does Humanitarian assistance help?

relieve suffering and is designed to be short term

What does Humanitarian assistance include?

• Provision of food, water, medicines and shelter

• personnel, such as health workers, doctors or emergency workers from other countries or aid organisation

What is Humanitarian assistance designed to do?

to keep people alive & to address immediate needs of affected communities

How is Humanitarian aid provided?

Through bilateral, multilateral and by NGOs Aid