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“Remember, aid cannot achieve the end of poverty. Only homegrown development base on the dynamism of individuals and firms in free markets can do that.” quote by William Easterly
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“Remember, aid cannot achieve the end of poverty. Only homegrown development base on the dynamism of individuals and firms in free markets can do that.”

William Easterly

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Source Book: The White Man’s Burden by William Easterly, 2006

Economic development must arise from local initiative and market forces, not external aid.

In simple terms: Local effort beats foreign aid.

Key Takeaway

Support local entrepreneurship.

Themes

economics development self-reliance

Mood

analytical critical

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • NGO strategy
  • business startups

Key Concepts

market dynamics individual agency foreign aid critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What local resources can be leveraged?
  • How to balance aid with self-reliance?
A Different Perspective

Aid can still be necessary in emergencies.

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