Yiagadeesen Samy is an Associate Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA), Carleton University. Samy holds a PhD in Economics with specializations in international and development economics. He has published several articles in refereed academic journals and contributed chapters to several books. Samy recently won a research achievement award from the Faculty of Public Affairs at Carleton University for his work on state fragility. He is currently working on aid allocation and effectiveness in fragile states; fiscal pacts and development outcomes; aid for trade; and emerging donors.