It has been stated that “once you have clarified your research topic, you will be able to choose the most appropriate research strategy and data collection and analysis techniques” ( Sanders et al, 2009: 20-21). This applies to proposed research, as it is “the logical sequence that connects empirical data to a study's initial research questions and, ultimately, to its conclusions” (Yin, 2009). A global research design includes strategies, choices and takes into account time horizons. A lot of time and effort must be taken into account when creating a research project, as it has been described as the glue that holds the components of the research project together. For this reason, it is crucial that a detailed methodology is meticulously prepared in order to produce solid research. It is important to note that there are different ways to conduct research to answer the questions posed, however each of the three questions will be addressed with an approach that provides a general understanding of the different methods to be adopted.Research question 1PhilosophyThe philosophy adopted for the first question of research is pragmatism. The researcher carefully chose to adopt the pragmatist philosophy as he argues that the most important factor in the adopted research philosophy is the research question. The selected approach focuses on the research problem and uses all available approaches to understand the problem (Rossman and Wilson, 1985). Pragmatists agree that research occurs in social, historical, political, and other contexts. For this reason, pragmatism is said to open doors to multiple methods, different worldviews, which provides different alternatives for data co...... middle of paper ......nagers. London: Sage Publications.7. Kosack, S. and Tobin, J. 2006. Financing self-sustaining development: The role of aid, foreign direct investment and government in economic success. International Organization, 60 (1), p. 205.8. Moyo, D. 2009. Dead Help. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.9. Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. 2003. Research methods for business students. Harlow, England: Prentice Hall.10. Tartir, A. 2014. Kerry's billions: US economic plans for Palestine prioritize investment over freedom. [online] Available at: http://mondoweiss.net/2014/01/economic-palestine-investment.html [Accessed: 11 April 2014].11. Williamson, C.R. 2010. Exploring foreign aid failure: The role of incentives and information. The Austrian Economic Review, 23 (1), pp. 17--33.12. World Bank: Palestinian economy is unsustainable due to dependence on foreign aid. 2012. Haaretz, July 25, 2012.