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Event 26. maj 2026, 15:00-17:00

PhD De­fence - Salma Ma­hamed

CBS invites you to the PhD defence of Salma Mahamed, followed by a reception hosted by the CBS PhD School.

Practical information

Tid
26. maj 2026, 15:00-17:00
Lokation
CBS Porcelænshaven 26
2000 Frederiksberg
Room: PH26.4.08 (fourth floor)
Reception: PH20.-1.46 Ovnhallen - foyer (ground floor)
Værtsnavn
Department of International Economics, Government and Business and CBS PhD School
Sprog
English

In order to obtain the PhD degree, Salma Mahamed has submitted her thesis entitled:  

The Political Economy of Aid Allocation   

Across three empirical studies, this dissertation investigates aid allocation during a period increasingly defined by the institutionalization of economic interests and a shift toward market-based aid practices among OECD-DAC donors. The thesis shows the changing nature of donor motives, how industrial interests in development cooperation affect the use of specific aid instruments, and how private-sector actors respond to commercially motivated aid. Overall, the dissertation examines the changing political economy of aid in the 21st century, illuminating how political and economic forces and actors shape contemporary aid practices, and how these dynamics affect the distribution of billions of dollars in development assistance worldwide.   

The thesis will be available from research.cbs.dk

The CBS PhD School will host a reception, which will take place immediately after the defence.

Please note that the microphone and camera of all spectators must be turned off if on Teams.

Primary Supervisor:  

Associate Professor Mads Dagnis Jensen 
Department of International Economics, Government and Business 
Copenhagen Business School  

Secondary Supervisor:  

Professor mso Edward Ashbee 
Department of International Economics, Government and Business 
Copenhagen Business School 

Assessment Committee:  

Professor Ari Kokko (Chair) 
Department of International Economics, Government and Business 
Copenhagen Business School  

Professor Anne Mette Kjær 
Institut for Statskundskab 
Aarhus University  

Professor Dan Banik 
Department of Political Science 
University of Oslo