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"Carefully written and lucidly presented, Harper takes readers on a deep dive into the geopolitics of aid provision, making an irrefutable case for why everyone has a stake in human development outcomes."

Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (2009–2017)

"A pathbreaking examination of how political economy in aid provision is obstructing progress towards a safer, more equal and socially-cohesive world. Strongly recommended for practitioners, donors and policy makers alike."

Ertharin Cousin, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (2012–2017)

"A major contribution to the scholarship on development effectiveness. Harper takes the frustration held by many and packages it in a solution-oriented account of how development cooperation can be transformed and strengthened in a pragmatic way but always keeping a people centered approach where their rights are respected, protected and promoted."

Najat Maalla M'jid, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children

"In this highly readable exploration of development processes, Harper sets out a constructive argument for how better outcomes can be achieved by understanding the political economy of aid flows, making better use evidence and fostering innovation."

Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Assistant High Commissioner for Protection with UNHCR

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