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Uncommon Knowledge: Dambisa Moyo

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Vasil
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Posted: 07.01.09, 01:07 PM
What an amazing discussion! Peter Robinson is so eloquent in asking the right questions and leading to important controversial issues; Dombisa Moyo, on the other hand, does a great job in addressing criticism and highlighting the most important arguments her book makes.
One of my favorite parts is when Dombisa explains the dangers of the humanitarian aid even though it helps to fight malaria and AIDS. African governments’ growing addiction to foreign aid makes them vulnerable and ultimately useless. Why voting for the government if the most vital decisions are coming from outside? And it is easy to guess that America will cut its aid to African countries during any major financial downturn.
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Rdallas1
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Posted: 07.02.09, 11:56 AM
I completely agree. She makes some great points in chapter 3 and it definitely changed my perspective on aid in Africa. I think that in America especially, there is this very "holier than thou" attitude when talking about the aid that we provide for them. It makes us the viewers, of those commercials and promotions, think that we are doing all this good for the country when in reality it seems we are hurting them and their economic system. I am happy that someone who really understands the situation is coming out and saying the truth. I think that many people look at Bono as some sort of God and although he is doing very good things, this information provided by Dombisa Moyo sort of makes us wonder if he is doing this mostly for his own pride or if he is really trying to help the country.
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dayosuperstar
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Posted: 11.15.09, 11:57 AM
As an African I am so grateful that she speaks about an issue that greatly affects us all with such eloquence. I would like to add that on the issue of prudence and the rule of Law that Africa has centuries of leadership and trade to draw from. Western institutions and colonial artifacts are not the only legitimate way forward and it will be interesting to see what innovations we as a civilization can create to solve our unique challenges.
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hrycak
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Posted: 12.19.09, 04:10 PM
We have come to a post colonial milestone, lets stop patronizing Africa and truly let them administer their own future. Dambisa Moyo needs to be included in any discussion on the future of Africa. Africans, please recognize the genius within.
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