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The tied aid "round trip"

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Many countries tie their aid, but the US ties more of its aid than any other donor. When aid is tied, it makes a "round trip": US aid overseas is implemented by US companies using US consultants and US goods. Most of the value flows right back to the US instead of promoting growth abroad.

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Porter McConnell

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Briefing paper