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Foreign aid

Foreign aid refers to assistance in the form of finance, goods and/or services granted to ELDCs for the purpose of economic development. Foreign aid is concessional and non-commercial, that is, it is a gift from the donor country rather than a loan for financial gain.

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  • 4.10Market-Oriented vs Government Intervention Approaches

Taught in Economic Growth and/or Economic Development Strategies

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