Did USAID promote economic growth prior to the 2011 Egyptian Revolution?

What is it about?

The effectiveness of foreign AID, specifically, the role it plays in promoting growth in developing countries, is one of the most debated issues in the field of economics. This paper examines the impact of economic AID provided by the United States on Egyptian economic growth before the Egyptian revolution in 2011, more precisely, Mubarak’s era.

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Why is it important?

The results reveal that USAID has no impact on the Egyptian economic growth. The recommendations put forward by this paper are measures that Egyptian policymakers can undertake to increase AID effectiveness. These measures include the reduction of corruption, more active participation in delivering AID, greater accountability for AID outcomes, and coordination of the activities of AID agencies.