Aid and agency in Africa: Explaining food disbursements across Ethiopian households, 1994–2004

Rohini Somanathan, Stefan Dercon, Nzinga Broussard, Mon, 02/27/2012

Food aid can prevent starvation – but only if the neediest actually receive it. CEPR DP8861 examines how food aid in Ethiopian villages can be biased away from those who need it most. Households with greater local influence or groups targeted by international agencies often receive more than they need. Knowing more about these biases, the authors conclude, can improve distribution and save lives.

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Topics:  Development Politics and economics Poverty and income inequality

Tags:  Africa, aid, Political Economy

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