| Untangling Aid: complexities, challenges, and ways forward for foreign aid 9 March 2010 |
New Zealand is a wealthy country in a world with much need. Confronted by this, many are concerned about the reality of severe poverty yet confused about what will make a difference in the lives of those who suffer. Maxim Institute spent much of last year researching foreign aid policy—its potential and its pitfalls.
During this event our lead researcher on the project, Dr Jane Silloway Smith, shared our findings. She provided a glimpse of the history of aid, going on to chart how it has developed. She also identified some of the challenges and suggested approaches that are crucial if we are to move forward in confronting the overwhelming challenge of global poverty.
