Billions of dollars have been given to developing countries over the past sixty years, yet critics argue that aid is ineffectual or, worse yet, harmful to recipients. In this course, we will examine the politics surrounding the delivery of international aid, exploring who decides the aid agenda, which countries receive what aid and how aid interacts with the political dynamics of recipient communities once it is delivered. To do so, the course employs the case-study method, which asks students to collectively agree on a course of action for a real-world case study. The case method highlights the strategic and ethical complexities of aid work, encouraging students to develop their ability to articulate clear, persuasive arguments and to engage in complex negotiations with their classmates.