The misconception that aid falls straight into the hands of dictators largely stems from the Cold War era. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes aid cold dictator
The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow. Bill Gates globalinternetsquare Change image and share on social
Governments will always play a huge part in solving big problems. They set public policy and are uniquely able to provide the resources to make sure solutions reach everyone who needs them. They also fund basic research, which is a crucial component of the innovation that improves life for everyone. Bill Gates basicbigcomponent share on social
Most poor people live in the poorest countries. Bill Gates countrylivepeople Change image and share on social
By pouring money and goods into devastated regions, foreign aid workers sometimes compound the disruption and debauch the survivors. James Buchan aidcompounddebauch Change image and share on social
If we try to engineer outcomes, if we overturn tradition to make everyone the same, we ruin society. If we upset tradition to allow for an equal shot at the starting gate, everyone wins, except for the charlatans and would be dictators. Ben Stein charlatandictatorengineer share on social
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios. John Sununu americabackgroundbenefit share on social