Foreign Aid Is Not Helping Third World Countries
There are plenty of factors that make an individual prideful. For some it’s their bank account, splendor, or intelligence, for others it’s their nationality; their homeland. Regardless of their native lands’ economic status, most have a very deep connection with their homeland.
Respect has been redefined numerously in the past. During the early 1900s (WWI &WWII era), respect was given to the nations with the most advanced military and powerful allies. Fast forward to modern time, respect is earned through nations being independence and those who receive little outside aid. This is why third world countries should become independent in order to gain the same respect and to continue protecting their sacred culture.
The idea that outside aid is needed to upgrade a countries’ status is preposterous. Most of the time the fund travels outside of the country are not given to the poor. There is no clear, effective system has been out in place to hold aid recipients and their government accountable for resource illegally taken from public sector coffers (Keo, 2013). This clearly states the majority of the times there is no clear evidence of where the donated money ended up.
Though the individuals who wish to help would argue against not helping the needy even with the corrupt governments. One of the great benefits of countries and individuals sending aid is that it makes them look like a savior. It helps build an image of a “mother ” figure that will help any deprived, but the question that should always be asked is whether those donations make it to the citizens in need or just in their pockets of greedy government officials. Most organizations like Red Cross only donate 9 cents per every dollar being donated (Ellis, 2013)
. But profitable charities have to pay their employees, CEOs, and even debt, which can throw off the ratio of 9 cents per dollar.
Foreign countries, especially super power nations, can inflict a bad influence on third world countries’ economic. Foreign aid brings more challenges than opportunities to aid recipients (Keo, 2013). Many would argue that funds are helping third world countries, but it is doing the opposite. Foreign aids have left African in more debt; making the poor poorer and the growth slower (Moyo,2009). According to “The Spectator” the countries who receive foreign aid in Africa has increased in poverty size. A great example is Liberia, even with their total of $765 million from donations and aids for over a decade; all of the aid is still failing to provide a decent education to Liberians (Acemoglu). With outsiders influencing as their foods, along with their beliefs.
Without much outside influences, many countries can develop peace through their own effort rather than to sign into cutthroat contracts. This can simply be called “Modern Colonization”. With modern colonization, poor countries are signing into receiving aids and for them to export natural resources, such as elephant ivories, diamonds, and even dark schemes such as harvesting organs. Even with a hundred million dollars being sent over decades to help with food, educations and better schooling are the main factors that improve a nation.
Independent countries with minimal foreign aid are viewed with higher standards throughout the globe. A new revolution might be the answer to every problem. With time and better government, third world countries can reach their peak. Without outsiders intruding and disrupting, third world nations can thrive and secured their culture. The key is isolation and education for the youth.
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References
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Cook,J.(Jully 29 2013) “Stop Foreign Aid; They can Hate us for Free.” WesternJournalism.com
Ellis, B.( May 24 2013). “Where your donation dollars go to.” Money.CNN.com. CNN Money.
Goldsmith,B.(April 14 2014).” Doing well by doing good; foreign aid improves opinions of the U.S. ” TheWashingtonPost.com
Moyo,D.(March 21 2009). “Why foreign aid is hurting Africa.” WSJ.com. The Wall Streets Journal
Keo, P. (November 5, 2013). “The dark side of foreign aid. ” Thedipplomat.com
Yohannes,D.(November 23 2011). “Foreign Assistance Even Through Times is a Good Investment. ” TheGardean.com
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