what are the negative effects of international aid on developing countries?

Answer 1

it seldom gets to those it is intended for

Answer 2

It completely depends on what stage of the developing country is on.. while recieving the aid.
A country like India gets international aid for its benefits, but has no threat by it. But a smaller n a weaker country might have the fear of the aiding country influencing the top ranking officials and compromise on the political and on the defence front.

The aid is often a way to pressurise a country to sccumb to the demaonds of the stronger nation without a compromise o their part.

Answer 3

For every £1 we give the developing world, they lose £3 because of unfair trade rules (agricultural subsidies, import tariffs etc) and debt repayments.

Any discussion on the effects of international aid, good or bad, must also include how we give with one hand, take more with the other and make the developing world poorer as a result.

The worst effect of international aid though is the strings that come with it. In order to qualify for aid, developing countries are often required to prematurely open their markets to foreign (often US multinational) companies who dump cheap (subsidised) goods on it. Local subsistance farmers and manufacturers can't compete with these subsidised goods and are forced out of business. They also are forced to privatise public services (e.g. water) resulting in massive price rises for basic services that the poor just cannot afford. Result - the poor lose.

Answer 4

It is really a noble idea to want to help those less fortunate than ourselves.

The problem with international aid, as with any welfare program, is that the recipient often becomes dependent on the aid and may never have the incentive to work to develop past the immediate need.

"Give a village food, and they learn to eat.
Teach a village to farm, and they learn to prosper"

Answer 5

more births and more children requiring more aid - viscous circle with no answer after 50 years of aid

if the above was common then the population would be dropping not rising - makes for a great news story but not the norm - charities have great PR people we hear the stories they want us to hear ( who can argue with help the poor starving children )

Answer 6

Many developing countries have corrupt governments that steal the money/supplies from the people. It strengthens the corruption and does not help the future of the country or its people.

Sue