Economist Dambisa Moyo, originally from Zambia, says that aid from the West to developing countries in Africa has become a self-perpetuating industry. "Glamour Aid" promoted by celebrities has strayed so far from its well-meaning intent that it actually brings harm to today's African people.
It should be noted that she's talking about huge government-to-government payments (not humanitarian aid in crises). She says only about 20% of that aid actually makes it through government hands down to the country's people.
(cont'd tomorrow)
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