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Civilian Assistance to Pakistan: Cure or Curse?

Has civilian assistance to Pakistan over the past three decades assisted with development and improvements in living standards? Or has well-intended aid had a negative impact on Pakistan? The publication of the Wilson Center report Aiding Without Abetting: Making U.S. Civilian Assistance to Pakistan Work for Both Sides provided the London School of Economics with an opportunity to discuss these and related issues. This February 2, 2012, public event in London was co-hosted by the British Pakistan Foundation and LSE’s Asia Research Center.

Has civilian assistance to Pakistan over the past three decades assisted with development and improvements in living standards?  Or has well-intended aid had a negative impact on Pakistan?  The publication of the Wilson Center report Aiding Without Abetting: Making U.S. Civilian Assistance to Pakistan Work for Both Sides provided the London School of Economics with an opportunity to discuss these and related issues.  This February 2, 2012, public event in London was co-hosted by the British Pakistan Foundation and LSE’s Asia Research Center. 

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