The Effect of Foreign Aid in Promoting Economic Growth in Zambia (1986 - 2018)

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE - INTRODUCTION
• 1.0 Background of the Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Problem
• 1.3 General Research Objective
• 1.3.1 Specific Research Objective
• 1.3.2 Research Questions
• 1.4 Hypothesis Testing….………………………….
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Limitations and Delimitations.......
• 1.6.1 Limitations
• 1.6.2 Delimitations
• 1.7 Scope Study.
• 1.8 Definition of Variable and Key Terms
• 1.8.1 Economic Growth
• 1.8.2 Foreign Aid
• 1.8.3 Effect
• 1.8.4 Gross Domestic Product
• 1.8.5 Population Growth (PG)
• 1.8.6 Investment (FDI) .....
• 1.8.7 Government Expenditure
• 1.8.8 Inflation
• 9.0 Organization of this Study
• CHAPTER TWO - LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.0 Introduction of the Literature Review .......
• 2.1 Theoretical Literature
• 2.2 Modernisation Theory
• 2.3 Theory of Economic Growth
• 2.4 Investment in Aid
• 2.4.1 Physical Capital
• 2.4.2 Heath
• 2.4.3 Education
• 2.4.4 Improved Institutions
• 2.5 Empirical Literature.
• 2.6 Forms of Foreign Aid...
• 2.7 Technical Assistance:..\li>
• 2.8 Programme Aid.
• 2.9 Humanitarian Aid
• 2.10 Food Aid:
• 2.11 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
• 2.11.1 Critique of the Literature
• CHAPTER THREE – METHODOLOGY
• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 Model Construction
• 3.2 Research Design.......
• 3.3 Data type and collection procedure.………………………..\li>
  • 3.3.1 Diagnostic Tests
  • 3.3.2 Stationarity and Non- Stationarity
  • 3.3.3 Unity Root Testing
  • 3.3.4 Cointegration.
  • 3.3.5 Data Analysis Procedure

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation examines the impact of foreign aid on Zambia's economic growth between 1986 and 2018. The research seeks to analyze the relationship between foreign aid and economic growth, considering various factors that could influence their interaction.

• The role of foreign aid in promoting economic growth
• The impact of different forms of foreign aid on economic growth
• The challenges and limitations of foreign aid in fostering economic development
• The impact of foreign aid on key economic indicators such as GDP growth, investment, and employment
• The importance of effective governance and institutional frameworks in maximizing the benefits of foreign aid

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One provides an introduction to the study, outlining the background of the research, the problem statement, research objectives, and the significance of the study. It defines key terms and concepts related to foreign aid and economic growth. Chapter Two presents a comprehensive review of relevant literature, examining theoretical frameworks and empirical studies on the impact of foreign aid on economic growth. It explores various theories and concepts related to foreign aid, including the Modernisation Theory, the Theory of Economic Growth, and different forms of foreign aid.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The dissertation focuses on the relationship between foreign aid and economic growth in Zambia. Key terms include foreign aid, economic growth, gross domestic product, investment, government expenditure, and inflation. The study investigates the impact of different forms of foreign aid, such as technical assistance, programme aid, and humanitarian aid, on economic development in Zambia. The research also explores the importance of institutional factors and good governance in maximizing the benefits of foreign aid.