http://hdl.handle.net/2262/15580 2013-05-20T04:57:03Z 2013-05-20T04:57:03Z Verschoor, Arjan http://hdl.handle.net/2262/8923 2010-06-03T15:55:50Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Strategic aid allocation in the 21st century: lessons from the 1980’s and 1990 Author: Verschoor, Arjan Abstract: An evaluation of recipient countries’ experience with foreign aid in the 1980s and 90s shows that there is plenty of evidence that policy conditionality has by and large failed, and that there is no evidence that the policy conditions attached to aid have by and large been appropriate. In that light, is the currently advocated move in aid allocation away from policy conditionality and towards selectivity and recipient ownership of its reform programme therefore appropriate? The paper argues that the evidence on aid effectiveness in the 1980s and 90s suggests otherwise. Description: Read before the Society, 6 April 2006

2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Matthews, Alan http://hdl.handle.net/2262/8922 2010-06-03T15:55:50Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Improving coherence between Irish trade and development policy from an African perspective Author: Matthews, Alan Abstract: The recent Irish Trade Policy Statement devoted a whole chapter to the trade needs of developing countries (DETE, 2005). In it, the Government recognises the role that trade policy can play in providing economic development opportunities to emerging and poorer countries. It states that achieving the development dimension of the WTO Doha Development Agenda is the most effective way of realizing that ambition. The Statement confirms that Ireland wants to assist these countries to shape the outcome of the Doha process in their interest and in a way that provides the greatest opportunity for those in need. Description: Read before the Society, 6 April 2006

2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Fitzpatrick, Jim http://hdl.handle.net/2262/7822 2010-06-03T15:55:29Z 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Trade and industry Author: Fitzpatrick, Jim Abstract: This paper discusses trade aspects of Ireland's relations with Third World countries. As implied in the overall title of the symposium, "Ireland, Europe and the Third World", the topic is dealt with in a European Community (EC) setting. Such a setting is particularly appropriate in the case of trade. Unlike the case of aid, dealt with in Helen O'Neill's paper, Ireland does not have an independent bilateral trade policy regarding developing countries. Such trade policy is essentially an EC matter. As will be clear in subsequent sections of the paper, this country's membership of the Community is therefore fundamental to the nature of our present and potential trade relationships with the developing world. In discussing trade, the paper focuses principally on trade in manufactured goods. Trade in agricultural products comes within the ambit of the Common Agncultural Policy with which Alan Matthews is dealing. Description: Read before the Society, 28th March, 1985

1985-01-01T00:00:00Z O'Neill, Helen http://hdl.handle.net/2262/7218 2010-06-03T15:55:29Z 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The question of aid Author: O'Neill, Helen Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to describe very briefly what Ireland and its EC partners have been doing in recent years and to raise some issues for discussion at this symposium which are likely to be important over the next decade or two. The emphasis in the descriptive sections is on the quantity of aid flows issues of quality and effectiveness are not addressed statistically. The geographic focus is on the Afncan, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of LDCs and especially on Africa since this reflects the priorities of both the Irish and EC aid programmes. The donor focus is on the official side. This paper discusses government aid flows or official development assistance (ODA). It alludes to private flows from nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) and charitable sources only in so far as they interface with official aid flows through co financing and other arrangements. Description: Read before the Society, 28th March, 1985

1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Leen, Maura http://hdl.handle.net/2262/2920 2010-06-03T15:55:37Z 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Perspectives on globalisation Author: Leen, Maura Abstract: The level of public and political debate on the subject of globalisation has grown considerably in recent years. However, as the term enters popular vocabulary, terms such as pro- or anti-globalisation obscure the issues at hand. This paper seeks to engage in a meaningful way with the subject, with particular emphasis on policy advocacy and issues of economic justice. Firstly, the dimensions and interpretations of globalisation are examined. Having provided a framework for analysis, Ireland’s stance on globalisation is investigated from an international development perspective. Finally, the mechanisms for improving global governance are addressed. Challenges and opportunities are identified in an effort to support a type of globalisation which works to reduce exclusion and inequality. Description: Read before the Society, 18 April 2002

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