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Should Rich Countries Give Aid to Poor Countrie
Summary: The author's opinion is that wealthy countries giving financial aid to poorer countries is problematic. The money often goes where it is not intended and putting stipulations on aid turns the donation into a political control tool.
Some people strongly agree that loaning money to developing countries aids in helping them get relief from poverty and disease. Others feel the money doesn't go where its needed and the debt is to much strain on the poor country. Aid itself is not corruptive, however the form of the donation should be heavily reconsidered. Tied aid is a concept that in itself is an oxymoron; the purpose of aid is to provide relief to countries in dire need, not to help already prosperous countries earn a profit; for this reason I, personally, strongly disagree with tied aid. Globalization is quickly beginning to take effect on the world of today, forging closer economic, social and political links between nations. Trade is increasing, as is immigration and migration of people from one country to another.
I think the gap between the rich and the poor is becoming larger. Many...
This section contains 418 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |