Forms of international aid refers to the various methods and processes used to provide support to other countries. This assistance is categorized based on who provides it, how it is given, and what conditions are attached.

Common forms of aid include:

• Bilateral aid: Assistance provided directly by one country to another.
• Multilateral aid: Assistance provided through international organizations, such as the United Nations, the World Bank, or the IMF.
• Grant aid: Financial gifts that do not require repayment.
• Loan aid: Funds that must be repaid, often at lower interest rates than standard market loans.
• Tied aid: Assistance that requires the recipient country to spend the money on goods or services from the donor country.
• Technical aid: The transfer of knowledge, training, and technology instead of direct cash.