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The study aims to analyze the discourse and practice of knowledge-based aid across multiple agencies.

July 3, 2026Open Access

Knowledge for development?: comparing British, Japanese, Swedish and World Bank aid

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

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This analysis compares knowledge-based aid practices in British, Japanese, Swedish, and World Bank agencies, suggesting implications for development effectiveness.

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The study aims to analyze the discourse and practice of knowledge-based aid across multiple agencies.
Examination of four major development agencies: World Bank, British Department for International Development, Japan International Cooperation Agency, and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.
Analysis of theoretical frameworks and practical applications of knowledge-based aid.
Highlights that knowledge-based aid focuses too much on agency capacity development over the actual needs of Southern partners.
Questions whether knowledge-based aid truly enhances understanding of effective development strategies.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4752ba5c29257aa257945f https://doi.org/10.14749/32866784

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This analysis compares knowledge-based aid practices in British, Japanese, Swedish, and World Bank agencies, suggesting implications for development effectiveness.

Knowledge for development?: comparing British, Japanese, Swedish and World Bank aid

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Knowledge for development?: comparing British, Japanese, Swedish and World Bank aid

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