The Impact and Implementation of International Development Finance
von Lukas Wellner
Datum der mündl. Prüfung:2023-11-14
Erschienen:2023-12-04
Betreuer:Prof. Dr. Axel Dreher
Gutachter:Prof. Dr. Andreas Fuchs
Gutachter:Prof. Dr. Krisztina Kis-Katos
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This dissertation examines the pivotal role of international development finance amid the halfway point of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Against the backdrop of formidable challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic, increasing geopolitical tensions, and climate change, this dissertation investigates how diverse actors strategically utilize international development finance to achieve their objectives. With a specific focus on China's development finance and its impact on global perceptions, the first chapter scrutinizes the instrument's efficacy as a soft power tool. The second chapter delves into the influence of political ideologies within international organizations, shedding light on the role of individual ideas in shaping global governance. The third chapter investigates the impact of international development finance from institutions like the World Bank on international migration and livelihoods, contributing nuanced insights to the ongoing debate on aid effectiveness and how to reduce migration pressures in the developed world. Based on new, fine-grained data, and robust identification approaches, this dissertation offers a comprehensive analysis, aiming to inform future policies addressing current and future global economic, social, and political challenges.
Keywords: international development finance; foreign aid; geospatial data; political economy; development economics