OPEC and the Third World

Originally published in 1984 this book focuses principally on the use of foreign aid by the members of OPEC in the 1970s and demonstrates how the divisive elements both within OPEC and between OPEC and the rest of the developing world prevented OPEC from using aid to advance developing world objectives. It explains why the OPEC countries filed to achieve the goals they set for themselves and will be of interest to all those concerned with the politics of the developing world, development assistance, Middle East regional economics and political and security issues.

1. Historical Framework 2. The Politics of OPEC Aid 3. Case Studies: Iran and Saudi Arabia Part 1: Iranian Aid Policies in Context Part 2: Saudi Arabian Aid Policies in Context Part 3: Conclusions 4. The nature of OPEC Aid Part 1: Salient Aid Issues Part 2: OPEC Record 5. Channels of OPEC Aid Part 1: Multilateral Channels Part 2: Multilateral OPEC/Arab Organisations Part 3: National Arab Organisations Part 4: Conclusions 6. Conclusions