Re-imagining the sector
06.12.2020
Development aid is an established part of foreign policy and a routine in western societies to deal with the so-called "developing countries". For decades trillions of dollars from government and private donors have been transferred without lasting effect.
Some effects of development aid even proved to be counterproductive as local regimes and elites were supported that are part of the problem.
Development aid needs a radical transformation.
People in Africa and on other continents still struggle with poverty, limited government control, substantial social and regional disparities, ecological issues and lost opportunities in healthcare and education.
Individuals and communities should no longer be the object of the giver's plans but develop their ability to design their living conditions in a spirit of continuous improvement.