With a contribution of more than half of the worlds aid, the European Union (EU) is an important aid actor in global poverty reduction and the promotion of good governance. This book determines the impact of EU aid on poverty and governance in Bangladesh through a case study of the EUs aid in education sector. It is argued that the EU is an important development partner of Bangladesh but the aid programme is inefficient and lacks effectiveness. The EU is both the largest aid and trade block for Bangladesh- a strength that has not created enough political leverage to promote good governance in...