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851-0626-01L 2 Credits DS , BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-GESS , D-HEST

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International Aid and Development

Does not take place this semester. Number of participants limited to 40 Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of economics

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Abstract

The course gives economic and empirical foundations for a sound understanding of the instruments, prospects and limitations of international development aid.

Objective

Students have a theoretically and empirically sound understanding of the prospects and limitations of international development aid. Students are able to critically discuss the various aid instruments of bi-and multilateral donors and NGOs.

Content

Introduction to the Determinants of Underdevelopment; History of Aid; Aid and Development: Theories and Empirics; Political Economy of Aid; Experience and Impact of Aid; New Instruments of Aid: e.g. Micro-Finance, Budget-Support; Fair-Trade.

Resources

Literature

Articles and book abstracts will be uploaded to a course website.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: DS , BSC , MSC
Frequency: Every two years

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Max Places: 40

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	International Aid and Development Does not take place this semester.	No time listed	2 h weekly

Offered In

GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
- Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
  - Economics
Environmental Sciences Bachelor
- Social Sciences and Humanities
  - Electives
    - Module Economics
Food Science Bachelor
- Electives (A list with possible electives will be published separately.)
Agricultural Sciences Master
- Major in Agriculture Economics
  - Disciplinary Competences
    - Development and International Policy
- Minors
  - Agricultural Economics and Policy