This book offers an excellent introduction and overview to the complex and often changing field of foreign aid.

Carol Lancaster, Director, Masters of Science in Foreign Service, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University

The book is particularly relevant for students, researchers and policy makers.

Deepak Nayyar, economist and Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi

A comprehensive and provocative primer on the history, current status and prospects of foreign aid and the relationships surrounding it.

Gerry Helleiner, Distinguished Research Fellow, Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto

This is a call on donors to improve their programmes, rather than spending time on justifying budget cuts.

Poul Nielson, EU Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid

This is an up-to-date intellectual guide through the complex maze of issues and debates on foreign aid and development.

Thandika Mkandawire, Director, UNRISD, Geneva