Book Quote by Wangari Maathai
“I'm sure the government of Qatar is not coming in to grow food for the people of Kenya; it's coming to grow food to sell. If it can also sell to the people of Kenya, well, then good. I think that the moves can be helpful, but I think that the history that Africa knows, as I say in my book, has been a history of exploitation.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Climate and Development, 2015
Qatar's agricultural projects aim profit, not Kenya's food security, reflecting historic exploitation patterns in Africa.
In simple terms: Profit motives dominate over aid.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess foreign aid motives.
Themes
development
exploitation
agriculture
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
political
informative
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- NGO planning
- food security
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
economics
colonial legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can aid be structured to empower locals?
- What safeguards prevent exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Aid can still bring benefits if managed responsibly.
