The essay examines the motives of "green aid" and seeks to show the hidden agenda behind most green or ecologically motivated aid.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- History and Definition of "Green" Aid
- Donor motives to give environmental aid
- Recipient countries and donor motives
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to explore the motives behind donor countries' increasing allocation of environmental aid. It investigates why some donors provide significantly more environmental aid than others and the role of different factors, including political ideologies, societal values, and economic interests.
- The historical development and definition of "green" aid.
- The motivations and interests of donor countries in providing environmental aid.
- The impact of political ideologies and societal values on green aid allocation.
- The role of economic interests, including green technology companies, in shaping green aid policies.
- The factors influencing the selection of recipient countries for environmental aid.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides a historical context by contrasting the early days of large-scale infrastructure projects with the contemporary emphasis on "green" aid. It highlights the shifting attitudes towards environmental concerns and the growing influence of environmental NGOs.
The chapter on the history and definition of "green" aid examines the origins of the concept and its evolution since the Rio Summit in 1992. It discusses the categorization of environmental aid, including biodiversity, desertification, climate change mitigation, and adaptation.
The chapter on donor motives delves into the various factors influencing donor countries' decisions to allocate environmental aid. It explores the roles of political ideologies, societal values, economic interests, and the influence of green movements and technology companies. The case of Germany's development aid policy under the leadership of Dirk Niebel is presented as a recent example.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this essay include: green aid, environmental aid, donor motives, recipient countries, political ideologies, societal values, economic interests, green movements, green technology companies, international development cooperation, climate change, sustainable development, post-materialist values.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "green aid"?
Green aid refers to international development assistance specifically allocated for environmental protection and sustainable development projects.
Why do donor countries give more environmental aid?
Motives include political ideologies, societal values (post-materialism), and economic interests of green technology companies.
What is the "hidden agenda" mentioned in the abstract?
The essay explores how ecological aid is often used to promote a donor country's own economic interests or political influence.
How did the Rio Summit of 1992 influence green aid?
It was a turning point that led to the formal categorization of aid for biodiversity, climate change, and desertification.
What role do NGOs play in green aid?
Environmental NGOs exert significant influence on donor governments to prioritize ecological concerns in their development policies.
- Citation du texte
- Paul-Jasper Dittrich (Auteur), 2012, Greening Aid. Why Do Countries Give More or Less?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/233619
