Aid Quote by Brian Behlendorf
“Foreign trade is not a replacement for foreign aid, of course, but foreign aid to a country that doesn't also engage in significant amounts of foreign trade is more likely to end up in the pockets of dictators and cronies.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Development Forum, 2018
Aid without trade often fuels corruption; combining aid with robust trade reduces misuse and promotes sustainable development.
In simple terms: Aid needs trade to avoid corruption.
Link aid programs with trade initiatives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- NGO strategy
- international negotiations
- economic research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can trade be structured to ensure transparency?
- What safeguards protect aid from corruption?
Trade alone may not guarantee good governance.