Re: Why the Fight against Poverty Is Failing: A Contrarian View
Hi Dush,
well i haven't read this article (i just came back from the office and tired so don't feel like reading but I will later).
Anyways, I sometimes think of the same thing too (this thread title). There are so many NGOs and organizations but on the other hand the task is huge. There are different reasons such as corruption etc etc. but one of the main reason is:
All the work is usually done to resolve short-term issues such as providing bags of food to needy or medicines etc etc. But not that much has been done to comeup with long-term solutions which would be doing investments in those areas, providing interest free loans. Providing them training so they can do something on their own. If think about it, their can be tons of solutions depending on what area it is. The plan that will be formed for African countries may not work in Asian countries due to natural reasons, different lifestyles etc etc. But one thing is definite, forming model villages where poeple can learn how to help themselves and each others can be a very good starting point.