Abstract
A recent shift in donor policies, referred to as ‘the rise in development (rather than aid) effectiveness’, is being increasingly debated. It follows the Paris Declaration, the Accra Agenda for Action and the Busan Partnership for Effective Development supported by the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development). However, the academic literature is falling somewhat behind in this debate. Given the limited number of case studies looking into the dynamics of the ‘aid effectiveness’ agenda in the developing world, this article explores the role of aid institutions/mechanisms in the context of Albania. Drawing on the theoretical underpinnings of aid effectiveness and the role of international (aid) organizations in policy transfer, the thrust of this article lies in empirical findings about aid limitations and, more specifically, the unintended effects of the ‘aid effectiveness’ agenda on administrative capacity-building as a key conditionality for EU accession and aid in Albania.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
