But the deterioration in relations has highlighted the limitations of policies based largely on increased aid flows and debt forgiveness.

Aid flows have significantly increased over the last decade, but at the same time aid has become increasingly fragmented.

Donors commit to disclosing regular and timely information on their aid flows.

The predictability of aid flows also remains low (with just over a third of aid disbursed on schedule), thereby making it hardor impossiblefor governments to plan ahead.