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February 8, 2026Open Access

Foreign Aid Dependency and the Politics of Development in the African Economy

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AAAdegoke John ADERINTOSJSamson Ikoh JOSEPH

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Qualitative analysis reveals how foreign aid shapes development policies in Africa, highlighting implications for sovereignty.

Key Points

  • This research analyzes the patterns of foreign aid dependency and its influence on political processes in African economies.
  • Qualitative methodology based on review of empirical studies and policy reports
  • Synthesis of comparative evidence from African cases
  • Interrogation of political and institutional contexts regarding aid
  • Foreign aid is deeply integrated into the public finance systems of many African nations
  • Aid significantly influences development priorities through donor conditions
  • Limited impact on structural transformation and industrial development despite improvements in health indicators
  • Sustained aid dependency constrains economic sovereignty and state accountability

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ADERINTO et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698828cb0fc35cd7a8848a20https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18509776
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