Japan's Foreign Aid Old Continuities and New Directions [Paperback]

Filling a gap in the existing literature, this book analyzes the distinctive features of Japans development aid, especially technical co-operation, in comparison with other donors aid. Incorporating a wealth of research, it discusses whether Japan is behind other leading donor countries in rethinking its aid policy and whether it lacks transparency, sensitivity to recipient needs, and a coherent and coordinated policy that targets poverty.

The volume assesses the nature and effectiveness of the administration of Japans aid, and explores the degree of involvement of private sector and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Including contributions from experts with direct experience with Japanese ODA, the book provides a wide range of recipient and donor viewpoints and presents important policy recommendations.

List of Illustrations

Notes on Contributors

Preface and acknowledgments

1 Introduction

Part I: Donor Viewpoints

2 The World Bank, Japan, and Aid Effectiveness

Kevin Morrison

3 Japanese and British Overseas Aid Compared

David Seddon

4 Swedish Perceptions of Japanese ODA

Marie Soderberg

5 An Overview of Japanese ODA to Latin America: Comparative Observations on Social Development Initiatives

Kay Warren

6 Japanese and Australian ODA

Alan Rix

7 Japans and the United States Bilateral ODA Programs

David Arase

8 Japanese ODA compared to Canadian ODA

Micheline Beaudry-Somcynsky

9 ODA Policy and Practice: Japan and the Republic of Korea

Sang-Tae Kim & David Seddon

 

Part II: Recipient Viewpoints