@JeffDSachs The mistake of aid the industry is to pick these few exceptions and think they can be replicated everywhere with similar results
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Replying to @AndrewMwenda
@AndrewMwenda The mistake of critics is to generalize. The aim of professionals should be to be professional: ethical and knowledgable.3 replies 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @JeffDSachs
@JeffDSachs Aid, if it has to be given at all, should not be based on need but deservability (if I can create an English word)1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @AndrewMwenda
@AndrewMwenda My view is that aid should be based on justice, mercy, compassion, and knowledge. This is possible and should be our aim.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @JeffDSachs
@JeffDSachs I agree that aid should be based on knowledge. But compassion and mercy? The road to hell is always paved with good intentions1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @AndrewMwenda
@AndrewMwenda No, despite the cliche, the road to hell is paved with evil intentions & greed. Good intentions can help to solve problems.3 replies 1 retweet 3 likes -
Replying to @JeffDSachs
@JeffDSachs Your prognosis and prescription ignore the role of incentives and recommends altruism as the vehicle for social change1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @AndrewMwenda
@AndrewMwenda I don't ignore the role of incentives. I recognize their complexity, and also the role of ethics and decency.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @JeffDSachs
@JeffDSachs Correct me if I am wrong: u seen to argue that aid should be given on the basis if need, not coz it can work.@bill_easterly1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @AndrewMwenda
@AndrewMwenda@bill_easterly I support aid that is needed & can work. I believe in human ingenuity to make aid work as with AIDS, malaria.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@JeffDSachs @AndrewMwenda @bill_easterly First we are human. Then we are professionals, sometimes.
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