Aids Quote by Lee H. Hamilton
“Aid can work where there is good governance, and usually fails where governments are unable or unwilling to commit aid to improve the lives of their people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Foreign Aid, 1995
Aid succeeds with competent, willing governments, but fails when leaders are corrupt or indifferent.
In simple terms: Aid works with good governance.
Key Takeaway
Support accountable leadership.
Themes
development
politics
aid effectiveness
governance
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
policy
analytical
When to use this quote
- NGO planning
- government reform
- donor strategy
Key Concepts
institutional capacity
corruption
policy design
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure aid reaches people?
- How can donors assess governance?
A Different Perspective
Aid alone cannot fix systemic issues.
