DSM5020

Aid, development education and non-government organisations

Susan Blackburn

12 points -2 hours per week -Second semester -Clayton

Objectives On completing this subject, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the major philosophical and empirical arguments for and against foreign aid; understand the major trends in the theory and practice of foreign aid; understand the work of aid agencies; engage in reasoned analysis and debate on the numerous contested issues in this field of study.

Synopsis Starting from an overview of the aid industry since 1945, this subject canvasses arguments for and against foreign aid, then considers bilateral, multilateral and non-government aid, and the relations between them, with special emphasis on Australia's role.

Assessment Two research essays (4500 words each): 90%

Recommended texts

Cassen R Does aid work? Clarendon, 1994
Kilby P Australia's aid program Monash U, 1996
Zivetz L and others Doing good: The Australian NGO community Allen and Unwin, 1991

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