What is the most reasonable way to teach third world countries to develop their economies?

Question

I'm a political scientist and before I used to think the more given in aid the better for those countries. But I have not seen enough progress in third world countries to justify such large amounts of aid.
I feel now that no longer the responsability or governments or NGO's to give aid but to teach economic growth. But how can we do this if corrupted governments are in charge?


"Give a a poor person a fish and he'll have food for a day. Teach him how to fish and he'll have food forever."

(I don't know who said that quote but it goes with the moment)

Answer 1

One of the biggest problems I see with 3rd world gov'ts is corruption and abuse of power. This is a cultural problem, not a social one, though it's impact is definitely social. Unless and until this problem is admitted, dealt with, and resolved, no amount of money, aid, education, propaganda, king-making, nation-building, or peace-brokering will help the economy and thus the plight of the average citizen, at least long-term.

As far as "teaching" them to develop, one method that is reasonable and has been proven effective is to involve the average citizens themselves in the process of education, aid-distribution, and working smarter not harder. This grassroots approach, seen in Bangladesh and some African locations, not only enlightens the masses and improves their condition, it replaces the traditional, pre-modern, ineffective, abusive, tragic methods and lifestyles with lasting positive change.

Answer 2

support stable gov't and fair trade policies.