ORCID
- Holden, Patrick: 0000-0002-7742-8107
Abstract
As with any form of contemporary global governance, the impact of the global Aid for Trade Initiative (2006) has been mixed. However, to dismiss it as a failure would be premature. The co‐ordination system established was based on best‐practice techniques of governance in a diverse non‐hierarchical environment, such as the international development community. This form of co‐operation cannot overcome global economic and political asymmetries, but it can be effective in several respects. In particular, the Initiative led to increased funding for AfT and kick‐started a range of initiatives and technical advances; while the monitoring process has evolved significantly to give voice to new actors and issues. Although the future of the AfT Initiative is uncertain, its achievements merit careful consideration.
DOI
10.1111/dpr.12165
Publication Date
2016-07-01
Publication Title
Development Policy Review
Volume
34
Issue
4
ISSN
0950-6764
Organisational Unit
School of Society and Culture
First Page
593
Last Page
619
Recommended Citation
Hynes, W., & Holden, P. (2016) 'What future for the Global Aid for Trade Initiative? Towards an assessment of its achievements and limitations', Development Policy Review, 34(4), pp. 593-619. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12165
