Aid allocation to fragile states: Absorptive capacity constraints

Simon Feeny, Mark McGillivray · 2008 · Journal of International Development

Summary. This paper examines aid effectiveness in fragile states, finding that some countries can absorb more aid than they receive while others receive more than they can efficiently use. The authors analyze absorptive capacity constraints based on per capita income growth and provide policy recommendations for improving aid allocation to fragile states.

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Feeny, S., & McGillivray, M.. (2008). Aid allocation to fragile states: Absorptive capacity constraints. Journal of International Development. https://doi.org/10.1002/jid.1502

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DOI: 10.1002/jid.1502
Countries: Australia, Finland
Regions: Oceania, Europe
Categories: policy, funding, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28