Definition and Types

• Bilateral Aid: Direct monetary or in-kind assistance from one country to another.

  • Example: The UK providing aid to Bangladesh for flood relief efforts
• Multilateral Aid: A pooled effort where multiple countries contribute to international organisations, which then allocate aid based on need.

  • Example: Donations made to World Health Organization to combat global health crises.
• Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs):

  • These independent entities play pivotal roles in distributing aid, especially at grassroots levels.
  • Examples: Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), Red Cross.