Canadian foreign aid

Above all, poverty reduction should be at the heart of the $300-million DFI.

The recently announced $300 million initiative could be the beginning of a new era in Canada’s contributions to boosting prosperity and reducing poverty in poor countries.

Looking at the size of aid, Canada’s rank as donor continues to fall. Is it all bad news?

Brett House on why Canada needs to add development finance institutions to its aid toolbox.

An interview with Ian Smillie about the paternalism and commercial interests that underlie Canada’s recent aid initiatives.

Aniket Bhushan asks how can Canada help shape the post-2015 sustainable development agenda.

Sam Burton on the need for collaboration between all stakeholders to advance both trade and human rights.

The economic power of African states is rapidly growing. Canadian engagement with the continent should grow with it argues Edward Akuffo.

Canada needs a more consistent and coherent strategy for engaging with Africa, says David Hornsby.

David Carment and Yiagadeesen Samy evaluate CIDA’s initiatives on state fragility.

An introduction to the “Rethinking Canadian Aid” symposium, a conversation about foundations, contradictions, and possibilities for Canadian aid.

Christina Clark-Kazak on how Canada could be a leader in better integrating age into development policy.

Liam Swiss on why comparing Canada to other donor countries over a longer time period may reveal the motives of Canadian aid.

Ian Smillie on why when it comes to development assistance, Canada needs to plan smarter rather than just plan more.

Stephen Brown on the implications of partnerships between Canadian NGOs and mining companies for Canadian foreign aid.

Laura Macdonald and Arne Ruckert on how Canada’s development assistance to the Americas is changing.

Adam Chapnick on how to better integrate the spirit of altruistic humanitarianism into Canada’s international policy.

Certain décisions dans la gestion de l’aide canadienne publique au développement peut être lié à la positions idéologique des conservateurs.

Dominic H. Silvio explores the extent to which Canadian attitudes toward foreign aid influence government policy.

Prabhat Jha on how Canada can do more to help save lives around the world.