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The use of multi-bi aid by France in comparison with other donor countries

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This study provides an analysis of the French usage of multi-bi aid in comparison to other large donors of development assistance. Using a diverse set of methods, including document analysis, interview evidence, and state-of-the-art statistical methods, it seeks to identify general trends in the use of multi-bi aid, the underlying determinants of multi-bi aid and the relative importance of these determinants for bilateral, multilateral, and multi-bi aid for the average OECD/DAC donor. The study also examines the French-specific determinants of multi-bi aid and suggests some future avenues for the French multi-bi aid strategy.

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  • Bernhard REINSBERG, 2017. "The use of multi-bi aid by France in comparison with other donor countries," Working Paper 3c664604-b408-4a2c-bf46-5, Agence française de développement.
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