Japan's Foreign Aid Policy
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Japan moved from being a net recipient of foreign aid after World War II to the top donor nation in the 1990s. In this video lecture, , Assistant Professor of Political Science at 91³Ô¹Ï, provides a historical overview of Japan's foreign aid policy.
In the accompanying discussion guide, students receive a general overview of why countries provide foreign aid before diving into a more detailed examination of Japan's foreign aid history. Students explore what types of foreign aid are most valuable and develop a philosophy on how aid can best work for both donor and recipient countries.