Africa loses more to the west than it gains in aid. NGOs must challenge governments rather than congratulate them
The UK is a world leader in development aid. It's also a leader in greenhouse gas emissions, tax haven networks, and taking corporate profits out of Africa which cause far more poverty there than aid relieves. Yet, the continent is often portrayed as "needing our help" and the question we must answer is what role have international NGOs including my own, Health Poverty Action played in portraying Africa as a continent in need of help?
Last week, along with 12 other UK and African NGOs, we published research that attempts to challenge the dominant narrative around aid and development. Our report quantifies the total resource flows in and out of Africa. It shows that Africa is losing £113bn to the rest of the world each year, while only £79bn flows in. This means Africa suffers a net loss of £34bn a year.
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