Publication

This paper argues that a classification of countries according to their aid receipts could contribute to the 'beyond aid' agenda and help donors and recipients monitor changes. High aid levels do not equal aid dependence, which is more complex, but they are a critical factor. The author suggests that the ratio of recipient aid to gross national income (GNI) is a more relevant measure than the traditional focus on aid as a proportion of donor GNI, symbolized by the 0.7% target.