The White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So much Ill and So Little Good
Former World Bank economist and New York University professor, William Easterly, argues that development aid over the past 50 years has not and cannot work, in part because the aid agencies try to do too much with their colossal plans. They often address goals important to the donors rather than the recipients. Also, aid groups are responsible to uninterested rich country publics, not aid recipients, so they are not likely to be punished if they fail. As a result, projects are rarely designed to incorporate feedback on what works and what does not. Additionally, the impact their aid programs have on recipient countries is limited as it is not controlled by donors and is too often subject to corruption. To purchase a copy of this book, please click here.
Easterly, William, The White Man’s Burden: Why the West’s Efforts to Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good (2006)
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