Foreign Policy – LIAM SWISS

New Focus Countries not about Effective Aid

2014/07/14 by Liam Swiss

In February 2009, Bev Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced 20 countries in which the former CIDA aimed to concentrate 80% of Canada’s bilateral aid. This list of focus countries was intended to reflect Canadian interests, country need, and the potential for Canadian aid to make a difference. In most cases, these were countries where … Read more

A Remarkable Year for Canadian Foreign Aid

2013/12/27 by Liam Swiss

It is beyond clichéd to reflect back on the year just past when we reach the tail end of December. In most years, Canada’s foreign aid programs would not merit the attention of a year-end review; however, looking back on 2013, such reflection seems warranted. After all, we have gone from being up in arms … Read more