A Seat at the Table: Africa’s Struggle for Representation

Western Aid vs. African Solutions: Dependency or Development?

Patrick Newman Season 1 Episode 9

In many cases, foreign aid to Africa has fueled corruption rather than alleviated poverty. The influx of large sums of aid money into African countries without sufficient accountability and transparency mechanisms has led to widespread mismanagement and embezzlement of funds. Corrupt officials and political elites often use aid funds for personal gain, leaving little impact on the communities that need development assistance the most. This has deepened the trust deficit between African governments and their citizens.


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