Here are two papers discussing development aid in more detail.

http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2...

discusses food aid as a potential means for obtaining development under certain conditions.

https://socialsecurity.org/pubs/journal/cj23n2/cj23n2-2.pdf

Takes a more critical look at development aid in general and gives a nice overview of the work that has been done in this area.

Both papers are a bit technical, but are good reads if you have the chance!