Trade, Financial Systems, and Economic Policies
Trade, Financial Systems, and Economic Policies
1. Positive Effects
Promoting Political Stability and Governance
Macroeconomic Stability
2. Negative Effects
Weakening of Governance and Accountability
Inflationary Pressure
3. Empirical Evidence: Mixed Results
Studies with Positive Findings
Studies with Negative Findings
4. Key Factors Influencing Aid Impact
• Governance Quality
• Policy Alignment
• Sector-Specific Targeting
Alternative Approaches to Foreign Aid &
Challenges in Foreign Aid
1. Alternative Approaches to Foreign Aid
• South-South Cooperation
• Developing countries helping each other by sharing resources, knowledge, and expertise.
• Private Sector Partnerships
• Encouraging private investment through public-private partnerships (PPPs) to complement traditional aid.
• Aid for Trade
• Linking foreign aid to improving trade capacities, helping countries integrate better into global markets.
2.Challenges in Foreign Aid
• Corruption and Mismanagement
• Misallocation of aid due to corruption or lack of accountability.
• Aid Dependency
• The risk of countries becoming too dependent on aid, undermining long-term self-sufficiency.
• Political and Strategic Motivations
• Donor countries sometimes use aid for political leverage or strategic interests rather than development.
Conclusion
• Mixed Impact of Foreign Aid
• The relationship between foreign aid and economic growth is complex, with both positive and negative
effects.
• Aid Effectiveness Depends on Context
• Success depends on factors such as governance, policy alignment, and the targeting of aid to priority
sectors like infrastructure, education, and health.
• Future Directions
• More emphasis on sustainable development, capacity building, and reducing dependency. Greater focus
on integrating the private sector and encouraging South-South cooperation.
Political Risk and
Economic Stability
Salad Musse Ali
Political Risk and Economic
Stability
•Welcome to our deep dive on the intricate relationship
between political risk and economic stability.
•Explore how political factors influence economic
growth, investment, and the overall well-being of
nations.
Defining Political Risk and its
Impact on the Economy
Political Risk Economic Impact
Political risk refers to the potential impact of Political instability can lead to reduced investment,
political events on businesses and investment. disrupted trade, currency fluctuations, and economic
uncertainty.
Factors Influencing Political
Stability
Governance
Effective governance, rule of law, and democratic institutions
1
are essential for political stability.
Institutions
2 Strong institutions provide a framework for fair
competition, transparency, and economic
development.
Social Dynamics
3 Social cohesion, trust, and a sense of fairness
contribute to a stable political environment.
Assessing and
Mitigating Political
Risk
Risk Assessment Diversification
Conducting thorough Spreading investments
research on political across multiple countries
factors, including to reduce exposure to
elections, social specific political risks.
m ov ement s , and
policy changes.
Trade
2 Political turmoil can disrupt supply chains, increase tariffs,
and hinder international trade.
Growth
Political risk hampers economic growth by
3
reducing productivity, innovation, and overall
confidence.
Conclusion