Roger Riddell has made a major contribution to the current debate about overseas aid. His book is unique in containing an assessment of the ethical basis for aid, as well as an examination of the theoretical cases for and against it, and the evidence about what has worked and what has not. No previous book has covered this range of matter with anything approaching such scrupulousness and objectivity. --The Guardian
Riddell's thoughtful book puts the debate over foreign aid in the right perspective. --Choice
This book is essential reading for those, especially development professionals, who want to understand the controversies surrounding aid over the past decade. Riddell presents an excellent review of the theoretical debate. The book is balanced, closely argued and contains many insights into the complex factors which determine whether aid works or not. --Appropriate Technology
Foreign aid has always been a controversial subject. Roger Riddell provides a rigorous analysis of the criticisms which are made against aid from all parts of the political and ideological spectrum, and examines in depth the moral and theoretical questions that are raised in the debate.
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