Achieve Quote by William Easterly
“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.”
About This Quote
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.
Support local entrepreneurship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO strategy
- business startups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What local resources can be leveraged?
- How to balance aid with self-reliance?
Aid can still be necessary in emergencies.