Robert Went Robert Went is member of the scientific staff of the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR). Aid for development can be better Peter van Lieshout, Monique Kremer, Robert Went | April 14, 2025 In its report Less Pretension, More Ambition, the WRR recognizes that aid can make only a limited contribution to development. A shift of emphasis is needed towards development and growth, with more focus on global and regional issues. read more