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The unfolding of the current financial crisis will have a number of effects within the global economy. For those interested in development, one of the biggest fears will be that it places increased pressure on donor country finances leading to a reduction in aid budgets at a time when many poor and fragile states may face geopolitical instability along with rising poverty. This study explores the extent to which the relationships between legislatures and executives impact donor effectiveness and progress toward the Paris Declaration’s targets.