This article attempts to explain the variation in Japanese official development assistance in eighteen Latin American countries for the period 1979 to 1993. The findings suggest that recipient need and some Japanese economic interests have influenced disbursements in the region. The study does not provide support for theories that claim that U.S. strategic and economic interests are important determinants of Japanese ODA decisions.
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