If the West truly wanted to assist Africa, it would fund the grassroots efforts being conducted by indigenous community-based organizations within Africa. I have researched and networked the past two summers in Uganda, and have seen that the best ideas and methods about economic development come from these indigenous sources. So, rather than devote aid money to NGOs attempting to ‘assist’ Africa with external methodologies and paternal charity, that money should be funneled straight to those grassroots efforts. Economic prosperity and sustainability can only come from the ground up and must be administered and implemented by those who understand the situation best.
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