tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732892250430269339.post822157273024895698..comments2023-09-19T16:59:37.341+01:00Comments on Dawna Lee - Because it Matters...: Foreign Aid: the different typesDawnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06426393284664166090noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732892250430269339.post-70737914830444822272014-05-08T20:27:46.279+01:002014-05-08T20:27:46.279+01:00I remember last year learning about how complex t...I remember last year learning about how complex the business of aid actually is., the ways in which funding for some NGO's can be compromised.. of the strategic use of 'compradors' ....and It all impacted on me for some reason.<br /><br />Foreign aid is a question that comes up every now and then in debates, and some say.. why are we spending x amount on foreign aid?, when people need help here in the UK etc..<br />Yet it's not really explained to people in a way that they can easily understand.. and despite the fact that it may sound like a lot of money, it's a small percentage in government spends. Foreign aid, as a way to keep close allies, may also be a defense strategy<br />There's no right as you say.. it's complex, with pros and cons with each approach. But it helps to know, especially id fid is being used to finance conflict/civil wars.. that's a serious ethical issue, Dawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426393284664166090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732892250430269339.post-70898203465665523902014-05-08T19:01:14.302+01:002014-05-08T19:01:14.302+01:00You ask such insightful questions. You are really...You ask such insightful questions. You are really brave. There doesn't seem to be a "right" answer - unless you think like children - they almost always go for the big save - the act of compassion - as soon as humans are able to understand power and personal gain, things get harder - i don't know why - <br /><br />I love that you would help educate, then ask - <br /><br />love & love,<br />-g-Maggidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857424986925369274noreply@blogger.com