United Nations, New York, October 2009 - War-torn Afghanistan is an unlikely tourist destination, but there is hope that its World Heritage sites and the first national park can attract tourists...
DAMBISA MOYO ON WHY AID TO AFRICA HAS BEEN A DISASTER FULL
Many of us believe that aid to Africa is crucial to lift people out of poverty. But not Dambisa Moyo. In a controversial book, she argues that foreign aid has been a disaster for Africa and must be stopped. Moyo was born and raised in Zambia, but educated at Oxford and Harvard. She has worked for both the World Bank and Goldman Sachs. Her book is call "Dead Aid" | By TVO
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