Question

5. Apart from altruistic/benevolent reasons for giving foreign aid, discuss three other reasons or motivations for giving foreign aid.

Answer 1

Answer:

Apart from the altruistic/benevolent reasons, there are many reasons for giving foreign aids. In fact, benevolent reasons are not very common reason. Here is a list of three motivations for giving foreign aid:

1. To improve the bilateral relation: Foreign aids are granted to improve the bilateral conditions with the receiver country. This will later transfer into a more business-friendly atmosphere for the donor country. It will also achieve other purposes later when the need will arrive. For example, The US foreign aid to Saudi Arabia.
2. To reward the country: Some foreign aids are granted to an ally country to maintain a desired behavior and character towards the donor country. For example; The USA is granting foreign aids to Pakistan since decades for granting THe US to use its soil for military purpose in the Afghan war and the aftermath.
3. To improve the international character: Foreign aids are used to improve the international image of the donor country. It sends a signal that the donor country is self-sufficient and have enough to assist a country in its development. This provides a better position for the donor country on the stage of international forums and councils.