The influence of international aid allocations on mortality in sub-Saharan Africa | Posted on:2011-11-09 | Degree:M.A | Type:Thesis | University:Mississippi State University | Candidate:Kellum, Chelsea Wilson | Full Text:PDF | GTID:2446390002955682 | Subject:Health Sciences | Abstract/Summary: | | Does allocating large amounts of international aid specifically for fighting HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa have an influence on mortality rates in this region? This paper explores the relationship between total Official Development Assistance and Official Development Assistance earmarked for HIV/AIDS with AIDS mortality and overall mortality within Sub-Saharan Africa between 2000 and 2006. There are no definitive findings from this study to conclude that the amount of any form of assistance aid has a positive or negative effect on mortality. The results suggest that focusing on establishing greater development and less government corruption would more effectively alleviate the high mortality rates in Sub-Saharan Africa than increasing funding for HIV/AIDS. | Keywords/Search Tags: | Sub-saharan africa, Mortality, International aid, HIV/AIDS, Official development assistance | | Related items |
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