Research project funded in academic years 2005-06 and 2006-07The University Archives has determined that this item is of continuing value to OSU's history.Until recently, USAID aid to promote democracy and good governance had not been adequately evaluated.
Two years ago, Paxton and Rumi Morishima undertook just such an evaluation.
Previous studies had not found a link between foreign aid and democratization or
human rights. They found that
USAID support has a significant impact on democracy, over and above the normal
dynamics of the country and controlling for selection bias.Mershon Center for International Security StudiesProject summar
