Effectiveness of Aid

There has been much debate about the best way to provide aid to those in developing countries. Through much research, it has come to my attention that there are many willing and able individuals that are attempting to make a positive difference in the world but the effectiveness of our aid is questionable. 

There has been a great deal of evidence that supports the fact that the way in which we provide our foreign aid is ineffective and sometimes even harmful in the long run. Our current efforts result in short-term assistance with long-term damages. 

One possible solution for providing lasting support for these developing countries that are so desperately in need of assistance can be summed up by this metaphor, “Don’t give a man a fish, teach him how to fish.” In order to ensure a permanent improvement, those living in the developing communities must be trained and educated so that they may continue to propel their society into a better standard of living.