The strong emphasis on results is welcomed, but it requires methods of measurement that are adapted to multi-donor basket funding, and a realisation that the Swedish part might not be identifiable. Otherwise, this effort will fail and it will strengthen the forces pushing for a reduction in Swedish aid.

Bertil Odén

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