Foreign Aid-Corruption Nexus in Cambodia: Its Consequences on the Propensity of Civil War

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER I: Introduction
• 1. Background, Rationale, and Objectives
• 2. Structure of the Thesis
• CHAPTER II: Research Methodology, Literature Review, and Conceptual Discussion
• 1. Research Methodology
• 1.1 Data Collection Method
• 1.2 Data Analysis Method
• 2. Literature Review
• 3. Conceptual Discussion
• 3.1 Foreign Aid
• 3.2 Corruption
• CHAPTER III: Foreign Aid and Corruption in Cambodia
• 1. The Overview of Historical Context and Foreign Aid Trends in Cambodia
• 2. The Political Economy of Foreign Aid and Corruption in Cambodia
• CHAPTER IV: Foreign Aid, Corruption, and the Propensity of Civil War in Cambodia
• 1. Foreign Aid and Corruption in Cambodia: Creating Conditions for Civil War?
• 2. Greed versus Grievance Theory of Civil War: How Does the Case of Cambodia Fit?
• 2.1. Extortion of Primary Commodity-Natural Resources
• 2.2. Donation from Diaspora
• 2.3. Subvention from Hostile Governments

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis examines the complex relationship between foreign aid and corruption in Cambodia since 1993, focusing on the potential link to the propensity of civil war. The study explores whether the interplay of these factors can contribute to a heightened risk of conflict in the country.

• Foreign aid and corruption nexus in Cambodia
• Influence of foreign aid on economic growth and poverty reduction
• Role of corruption in exacerbating economic inequality and poverty
• Link between corruption and the propensity of civil war
• Analysis of factors influencing the feasibility of civil war initiation in Cambodia

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter I introduces the research topic, providing background information on Cambodia’s post-conflict context, rationale for the study, and the specific objectives. It also outlines the structure of the thesis.

Chapter II details the research methodology employed in the study, including data collection and analysis methods. It further explores the literature on foreign aid, corruption, and civil war, followed by a conceptual discussion on the key terms—foreign aid and corruption—in the context of Cambodia.

Chapter III examines the historical context of foreign aid in Cambodia since 1993, analyzing the trends and patterns of aid provision. It then delves into the political economy of foreign aid and corruption in the country, highlighting the complex interplay between these factors.

Chapter IV investigates the potential link between foreign aid, corruption, and the propensity of civil war in Cambodia. It explores the conditions created by foreign aid and corruption that might contribute to civil war, and examines the "greed versus grievance" theory of civil war in the context of Cambodia. This chapter also analyzes various financing mechanisms that could potentially fuel a rebel movement, including extortion, donations from diaspora, and subventions from hostile governments.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key terms and concepts that underpin this thesis include foreign aid, corruption, civil war, economic growth, poverty reduction, economic inequality, political corruption, and the "greed versus grievance" theory of civil war. The study primarily focuses on the case of Cambodia, exploring the specific context of foreign aid dependency and corruption, their impact on socio-economic conditions, and their potential contribution to the propensity of civil war.