How Insights from Moral Psychology and Character Research can aid Development Cooperation

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Central Part
  • Official Development Aid, German Efforts and Criteria
  • Moral Psychology and Moral Character - what is it about
  • The case against Moral Psychology and Character in ODA Allocation...
  • The case for Moral Psychology and Character in ODA Allocation
• Conclusion........

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis argues that insights from moral psychology and moral character research should be incorporated into the allocation criteria of Official Development Aid (ODA). The central aim is to demonstrate that this integration would strengthen the moral foundations of development cooperation and enhance aid effectiveness. The thesis critically examines the current state of development cooperation, particularly its allocation mechanisms, and explores the potential impact of incorporating moral psychology and moral character considerations.

• The role of moral psychology and moral character in development cooperation.
• The impact of moral considerations on aid allocation criteria.
• The ethical foundations of development cooperation.
• The potential to improve aid effectiveness through moral considerations.
• The influence of political and economic factors on aid allocation.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the thesis's central argument and introduces the key issues surrounding development cooperation, highlighting the lack of attention to moral considerations in aid allocation and the growing criticisms of development cooperation practices.
• Official Development Aid, German Efforts and Criteria: This chapter delves into the definition and practices of ODA, focusing on the German government's commitment to ODA and the existing allocation criteria. It examines the general principles, thematic areas, and regional focus of German development cooperation.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This dissertation examines the integration of moral psychology and moral character research into development cooperation, specifically within the context of Official Development Aid (ODA) allocation criteria. The main focus is on exploring the potential to enhance aid effectiveness and strengthen the moral foundations of development cooperation by incorporating insights from these fields.