An Investigation into the Role of Parliament in Making Development Aid More Effective: The Case of Ugandan Parliament

This is a desk study of the institution of parliament and parliamentarians role in making development aid more effective in aid recipient developing countries. The Uganda parliament has been used as case study. Official Development Assistance (ODA) flows must have as its main objective the promotion of the economic development and welfare of developing countries. By ensuring development aid funds are accounted for and transparently spent to benefit those who are most in need parliaments and parliamentarians contribute to development effectiveness.