economic assistance

Argues that international aid sent to developing African nations has not helped and contends that the money has led to corrupt governments and dependent citizens.

The author, a former international banker, relates her experiences trying to understand global poverty and working with the poor, and suggests ways in which the situation should be addressed.

"Presents a global look and the positive and negative effects of aid given by richer countries to poorer countries."--Provided by publisher.

Examines the economic climate of Africa with content on current economic development, outside aid to the country, and how health and human aid is presently handled.

Examines how international aid and loans impacts the global economy, discusses how richer, developed countries try to help poorer countries, explains why that help is beneficial to both the lender and borrower, and explores why some people oppose lending to other countries.

Twenty-four articles present opposing viewpoints on Third World problems and related issues including globalization, democracy, and U.S. assistance.

Presents opposing viewpoints on various economic, social, and humanitarian issues involving the developing countries of the Third World.