I disagree with direct foreign aid via governments. I would be fine with the government taxing citizens, and then giving the money to trustworthy and effective NGO's. I also think more foreign aid needs to be put into local peace advocating NGO's in nations that suffer from war or oppression. Until the violence and corruption have ceased, there is little point trying to encourage economic growth.

Education is vital for the progression of peace and government transparency, but again it is difficult to advance education in countries with military governments or dictators.