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1Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, US.
American vaccine donations overseas did not improve views of the U.S. However, recipients were more likely to support Korean vaccine aid, demonstrating a "pay it forward" effect in foreign aid.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- International Relations
- Political Science
Background:
- Foreign aid, including vaccine donations, is a key component of international relations.
- Understanding the impact of foreign aid on public opinion and international cooperation is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine whether American vaccine provision influences recipients' views of the United States.
- To investigate if beneficiaries of vaccine aid alter their opinions on foreign aid.
- To assess the 'pay it forward' effect of vaccine donations on international cooperation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized original panel data from a two-wave survey conducted in South Korea in 2021 and 2022.
- Analyzed the relationship between receiving American vaccines (donated or purchased) and views of the U.S.
- Assessed the impact of U.S. vaccine aid information on support for Korean vaccine aid.
Main Results:
- No evidence was found that American vaccines improved views of the United States.
- A significant 'pay it forward' effect was observed: recipients of donated U.S. COVID-19 vaccines were more inclined to support Korean vaccine aid.
- Information about U.S. assistance increased vaccinated South Koreans' support for their government donating vaccines abroad.
Conclusions:
- Vaccine aid can foster international cooperation and 'second-order effects' benefiting donor interests, even without direct image improvement.
- Foreign aid plays a role in facilitating global vaccine distribution and promoting international assistance.
- Evaluating the impact of foreign aid requires broader criteria beyond immediate donor image enhancement.
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