Free Download Gerard Van Bilzen, "The Development of Aid"
English | ISBN: 1443871869 | 2015 | 775 pages | PDF | 3 MB
Aid to developing countries started well before World War II, but was undertaken as an ad hoc activity or was delivered by private organizations. This changed after the War. In his Inaugural Address in 1949, the American President, Harry Truman, announced a "bold new programme for making the benefits of our scientific advances and industrial progress available for the improvement and growth of underdeveloped nations" (the so-called "Point IV" Plan). At that time it was thought that this support would be needed only for a limited number of years, comparable to the Marshall Plan assistance to Europe. But reality proved to be different: providing aid was a very long-term affair. Since the Fifties, the aid provided has changed at different occasions. In the beginning, aid concentrated on constructing infrastructure, such as roads, railways, dams, and harbours, in order to promote industrial development. In the Sixties, aid to agriculture was added, and in the Seventies aid to social sectors (Basic Needs) was also provided. The Eighties brought worldwide debt problems. Major donors applied structural adjustment policies; some called this the lost decade (decada perdida). The Nineties saw the arrival of the first environmental considerations, and asked for attention for the role of women and good governance. The form of aid changed from projects to programmes and budget support. Describing the different aid forms of the last 65 years and analysing why aid changed from time to time are the subjects of this book. Professionals and students in the area of international cooperation will benefit from studying this history, as, at this moment, old concepts are reappearing or applied by new donors like China. Is the pendulum really swinging back, as Louis Emmerij at one point suggested?

Free Download Muna Ndulo, "Problems, Promises, and Paradoxes of Aid: Africa's Experience"
English | ISBN: 1443867454 | 2014 | 395 pages | PDF | 2 MB
This book is an anthology of essays contributing new scholarship to the contemporary discourse on the concept of aid. It provides an interdisciplinary investigation of the role of aid in African development, compiling the work of historians, political scientists, legal scholars, and economists to examine where aid has failed and to offer new perspectives on how aid can be made more effective. Questions regarding the effectiveness of aid are addressed here using specific case studies. The question of ownership is examined in the context of two debates: 1) to what extent should aid be designed by the recipient country itself? and 2) should aid focus on "need" or "performance"? That is, should donors direct aid to the poorest countries, regardless of their policies and governance, or should aid "reward" countries for doing the right thing? The future of aid is also addressed: should aid continue to be a part of the development agenda for countries in sub-Saharan Africa? If so, how much and what type of aid is needed, and how it can be made most effective? The major criticism against aid is that it cripples the recipient country's economic growth by turning it into a passive receiver; in addition, it has been noted that aid is mostly supply-driven, depending upon donors rather than the actual needs of recipients. For this reason, aid may not meet the goals for which it was intended. To meet the needs of the communities they want to help, donors should work through consultation and a measure of recipient ownership. Donors need to understand context, to protect human rights, and to be guided by principles of social and environmental justice. Other suggested strategies for making aid more effective include peer review; self-assessment; the empowerment of women; encouraging accountability; investing in agriculture; helping smallholder subsistence farmers; introducing ethical and professional standards for civil service; and raising the competence of civil servants.

Free Download Phyllis R. Pomerantz, "Foreign Aid"
English | ISBN: 1032208066 | 2023 | 252 pages | EPUB | 1139 KB
Foreign Aid: Policy and Practice offers a complete overview of the basics of foreign aid. Who is it for? Who pays for it? Why does it exist? What is it spent on? How much is it? And most important, does it work?

Free Download Dirk-Jan Koch, "Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences "
English | ISBN: 1032412143 | 2023 | 236 pages | EPUB, PDF | 29 MB + 37 MB
Foreign aid and international development frequently bring with it a range of unintended consequences, both negative and positive. This book delves into these consequences, providing a fresh and comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing them.

Free Download Susan Walsh, "Trojan-Horse Aid: Seeds of Resistance and Resilience in the Bolivian Highlands and Beyond"
English | ISBN: 077354433X | 2014 | 352 pages | EPUB | 7 MB
In a compelling first-hand account of development assistance gone awry, Susan Walsh recounts how national, international, and multilateral organizations failed the Jalq'a people in the Bolivian Andes during the early millennium. Intent on assisting potato farmers, development organizations pushed for changes that ultimately served their own interests, paradoxically undermining local resilience and pushing farmers off their lands. Trojan-Horse Aid challenges the idea of Western capacity-building, particularly the notion that introduced technologies related to food production are essential ingredients for sustainable livelihoods among farmers. Walsh argues that the well-intentioned organizations working in Jalq'a communities paid insufficient attention to longstanding knowledge that has supported human survival in regions where the natural world has the upper hand. Walsh goes beyond a critical review of misguided aid to offer reflections on the relationship between indigenous knowledge and resilience theory, the hopeful future of development assistance, and the contradictions in her own hybrid role as researcher and development-practitioner. In light of growing global concern over the worsening food crisis and interconnected climate extremes, Trojan-Horse Aid offers an important critique of development practices that undermine peasant strategies as well as suggestions for more effective approaches for the future.

Free Download Tom Wolfe, "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test"
English | 2008 | ISBN: 031242759X | ASIN: B0046A9M7M | EPUB | pages: 432 | 0.5 mb
Tom Wolfe - one of the 20th century's foremost voices in cultural criticism - went from local news reporter to international icon in 1968, with the publication of The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. Now voiced with vivacity and vigor by Audible Hall of Fame narrator Luke Daniels, the non-fiction swan-dive delves into the world of hippies, hedonism, and everything in between.

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English | March 19th, 2024 | ISBN: 1922616834 | 273 pages | True PDF | 39.52 MB
Creativity meets mental health in this empowering and playful guide to self-care and wellbeing, with 50 inspiring prescriptions anyone can try.

Free Download Creative First Aid: The science and joy of creativity for mental health by Caitlin Marshall, Lizzie Rose
English | March 19th, 2024 | ISBN: 1922616834 | 272 pages | True EPUB | 14.21 MB
Creativity meets mental health in this empowering and playful guide to self-care and wellbeing, with 50 inspiring prescriptions anyone can try.

Free Download Andi Dencklau, Scotty Kwas (Narrator), "Canine First Aid Made Easy: Saving Dogs, Saving Money, and Easing Your Stress - Your Essential Pet First Aid Guide"
English | ASIN: B0CQTRSGPY | 2024 | MP3@64 kbps | ~03:30:00 | 99 MB
Every dog owner knows their furry friend isn't just a pet; they're a beloved family member. In "Canine First Aid Made Easy: Saving Dogs, Saving Money, and Easing Your Stress - Your Essential Pet First Aid Guide" you'll find essential knowledge and skills needed to be your dog's first responder in times of crisis.
Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or a new puppy parent, this comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion for ensuring your canine companion's health and safety. This invaluable resource takes you on a journey through the world of canine first aid, offering expert advice and step-by-step instructions to handle a wide range of emergencies and health concerns.

Free Download Basic Illustrated Wilderness First Aid By M.D. Forgey, William W.
2015 | 101 Pages | ISBN: 1493009990 | PDF | 2 MB
Presents a basic guide to outdoor first aid, providing tips on assembling a first-aid kit, treating sprains, fractures, and dislocated joints, preventing insect and animal attacks, and handling illnesses from heat and cold.