Assessing the impact of international aid in National Budget in Liberia: a case study of the IMF budget support 2021-2023

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Significance of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Overview of International Aid 2.2 International Aid in Africa 2.3 Aid Dependency and Economic Impact 2.4 The Role of IMF in Liberia 2.5 Previous Studies on Aid Impact 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Case Study Approach 3.4 Data Analysis Techniques 3.5 Limitations of the Study 4. Economic Context of Liberia 4.1 Liberia's Economic Overview 4.2 Budget Formation Process 4.3 Fiscal Challenges in Liberia 4.4 Role of External Actors 4.5 Governmental Reforms and Policies 5. IMF Budget Support 5.1 Overview of IMF Programs 5.2 IMF Support to Liberia 5.3 Objectives of IMF Support 5.4 Conditions of IMF Funding 5.5 Evaluation of IMF Initiatives 6. Impact Assessment 6.1 Economic Growth Indicators 6.2 Budgetary Allocations and Priorities 6.3 Changes in Public Expenditures 6.4 Macroeconomic Stability 6.5 Challenges in Measuring Impact 7. Comparative Analysis 7.1 Case Studies from Other Countries 7.2 Lessons Learned 7.3 Best Practices in Aid Implementation 7.4 Success and Failures 7.5 Adaptability of Strategies 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Policy 8.3 Recommendations for Government 8.4 Recommendations for Donors 8.5 Future Research Directions

1. How has IMF budget support from 2021 to 2023 influenced the fiscal policy and budget allocation priorities in Liberia? 2. To what extent has the IMF's intervention impacted macroeconomic stability and economic growth indicators in Liberia during the specified period?