I am fortunate: my parents told me the world was my oyster, when they could have said I wouldn't make it for a lot of reasons - rural, girl, small African country. So, no regrets. Dambisa Moyo africancountryfortunate Change image and share on social
Under the all-encompassing aid system, too many places in Africa continue to flounder under inept, corrupt and despotic regimes who spend their time courting and catering to the demands of the army of aid organizations. Dambisa Moyo africaaidarmy share on social
I'm an economist, not a political scientist. Dambisa Moyo economistpoliticalscientist Change image and share on social
This is a great continent. I went to primary school on this continent, secondary school, university. I've worked on this continent, and I think that it's a great disservice that, for whatever reason, people have usurped an imagery of Africa that is absolutely incorrect. Dambisa Moyo absolutelyafricacontinent share on social
I'm not a politician - it's not my cup of tea. Dambisa Moyo cuppoliticiantea Change image and share on social
I went into the sciences very early on, but to me, economics pervades so much more of our lives and our existence. Dambisa Moyo earlyeconomicsexistence Change image and share on social
The fact of the matter is that instead of going around the world and haranguing countries for engaging with China, the West should be encouraging its own businesses to trade and invest in these regions. Dambisa Moyo businesschinacountry share on social
I don't think my background in Zambia has really affected my lens because my classical training has been Western-style. But it's fantastically fortuitous to have been born African because I don't feel I have a vested interest to the U.S. or China or wherever. Dambisa Moyo affectafricanbackground share on social
I wish we questioned the aid model as much as we are questioning the capitalism model. Sometimes the most generous thing you can do is just say no. Dambisa Moyo aidcapitalismgenerous Change image and share on social
I'll make a general comment about this whole dependence on 'celebrities.' I object to this situation as it is right now, where they have inadvertently or manipulatively become the spokespeople for the African continent. Dambisa Moyo africancelebritycomment share on social