Being Quote by Bill Gates
“Countries which receive aid do graduate. Within a generation, Korea went from being a big recipient to being a big aid donor. China used to get quite a bit of aid; now it's aid-neutral.”
About This Quote
Aid recipients can become donors over time, as shown by Korea and China’s transitions.
In simple terms: Aid can foster self‑sufficiency.
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When to use this quote
- policy planning
- NGO programs
- economic studies
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Questions to Reflect On
- What factors enable aid graduation?
- How can donors support transition?
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