| How sad. But no one cares. 18:51 - Mar 19 with 1018 views | DJR |
https://www.theguardian.com/gl
Some of the world’s poorest countries to lose UK aid due to 56% budget cut
UK’s bilateral aid to Africa, which funds areas such as schools and clinics, to be cut by almost £900m by 2028-29 [Post edited 19 Mar 18:52]
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| How sad. But no one cares. on 19:10 - Mar 19 with 929 views | J2BLUE |
We need a serious national review of what we spend money on. |  |
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| How sad. But no one cares. on 19:10 - Mar 19 with 932 views | Swansea_Blue |
I do. I worked in several countries over the years funded by international aid departments of various countries (UK, US, Norway, Dutch, to name a few) and saw the impact some of this money had.
There are undoubtedly benefits well beyond the specific projects of supporting some poor and often unstable areas and to help them improve their governance, train staff and provide better futures for people. For all the talk of aid being misused through corruption, which there is of course despite best efforts, even if people don’t care about foreigners and are totally selfish, they should be aware that this money also partly funds UK companies and staff. We are harming our own people with these cuts as well as foreigners. |  |
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| How sad. But no one cares. on 19:35 - Mar 19 with 881 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
A trivial amount of money in the greater scheme of things, and much less than we were going to spend on pointless mandatory ID’s. It’s soft power, developing infrastructure to allow trade, and softening some of the pull factors for migration by improving lives in poorer countries. This government really doesn’t operate with any level of common sense, difficult to see who they are trying to appeal to. |  | | |
| How sad. But no one cares. on 19:35 - Mar 19 with 879 views | bluelagos |
Worked for part DFID funded charities in Liberia and Malawi, both places near the bottom of the HDI measure of development.
Saw UK aid money provide education, water sanitation and support for livelihoods in places ravaged by war (Liberia) and famine. In Liberia (2007) I used to drive to work past a school, when I left after 13 months I passed 7 schools. Development happening in front of my eyes giving people hope and a chance to improve their lives.
The cuts to foreign aid are savage and a direct result of the continuing demonisation of migrants and foreigners as bad people. Gordon Brown did amazing things on cutting foreign debt and cementing our commitment to funding aid.
I for one am appalled at how we now turn our backs on the some of the poorest communities for what purpose, to placate Faragists and their ilk?
W@nkers who couldn't even place Monrovia on a map never mind comprehend the devastating impact of our pulling aid from the neediest of places. |  |
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| How sad. But no one cares. on 19:36 - Mar 19 with 877 views | Guthrum |
| How sad. But no one cares. on 19:10 - Mar 19 by J2BLUE |
We need a serious national review of what we spend money on. |
Currently we're having to fund the knock-on effects of Vladimir Putin's war and now Donald Trump's war as well. |  |
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| How sad. But no one cares. on 20:00 - Mar 19 with 820 views | SuperKieranMcKenna |
| How sad. But no one cares. on 19:35 - Mar 19 by bluelagos |
Worked for part DFID funded charities in Liberia and Malawi, both places near the bottom of the HDI measure of development.
Saw UK aid money provide education, water sanitation and support for livelihoods in places ravaged by war (Liberia) and famine. In Liberia (2007) I used to drive to work past a school, when I left after 13 months I passed 7 schools. Development happening in front of my eyes giving people hope and a chance to improve their lives.
The cuts to foreign aid are savage and a direct result of the continuing demonisation of migrants and foreigners as bad people. Gordon Brown did amazing things on cutting foreign debt and cementing our commitment to funding aid.
I for one am appalled at how we now turn our backs on the some of the poorest communities for what purpose, to placate Faragists and their ilk?
W@nkers who couldn't even place Monrovia on a map never mind comprehend the devastating impact of our pulling aid from the neediest of places. |
I get the impression this is an area you are probably well informed on, but the other thing is how us (and much of the West), stepping back in (particularly African) development has enabled more insidious states to step in. Russia have been linked to something like 7 African coups, and China are leveraging key infrastructure for access to minerals? | | | |
| How sad. But no one cares. on 20:04 - Mar 19 with 804 views | Swansea_Blue |
| How sad. But no one cares. on 19:35 - Mar 19 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
A trivial amount of money in the greater scheme of things, and much less than we were going to spend on pointless mandatory ID’s. It’s soft power, developing infrastructure to allow trade, and softening some of the pull factors for migration by improving lives in poorer countries. This government really doesn’t operate with any level of common sense, difficult to see who they are trying to appeal to. |
^all of this. The soft power benefits of more stability and creating fewer refugees, trade, and partnerships across all areas of mutual interest beyond trade far outweigh the relatively tiny cost.
The people who attack this never see the value in anything though. They’re the small minded types who know the cost of everything and value of nothing (to borrow a phrase). | |
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| How sad. But no one cares. on 20:12 - Mar 19 with 794 views | bluelagos |
| How sad. But no one cares. on 20:00 - Mar 19 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
I get the impression this is an area you are probably well informed on, but the other thing is how us (and much of the West), stepping back in (particularly African) development has enabled more insidious states to step in. Russia have been linked to something like 7 African coups, and China are leveraging key infrastructure for access to minerals? |
Have zero knowledge on Russian influence but I did see the Chinese influence first hand. In Kenya I did a short role and recall the Nairobi to Mombasa road getting upgraded, funded by Chinese money. They even used Chinese prisoners as labour on some projects from memory.
All my experiences are now somewhat out of date so can't pretend I am knowledgeable of what's happening now, but 20 odd years ago they were very active in funding infrastructure projects and I am sure, expected reciprocation via UN votes and/or future trading arrangements.
Also saw USAiD insist on a kind of America first where they funded projects we were expected for example to use US suppliers. So buying a Toyota meant jumping through hoops but had to be done as they were way better than the American alternatives.
UK, Irish and EU aid was much easier in that respect. | |
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| How sad. But no one cares. on 20:20 - Mar 19 with 758 views | bluelagos |
| How sad. But no one cares. on 20:04 - Mar 19 by Swansea_Blue |
^all of this. The soft power benefits of more stability and creating fewer refugees, trade, and partnerships across all areas of mutual interest beyond trade far outweigh the relatively tiny cost.
The people who attack this never see the value in anything though. They’re the small minded types who know the cost of everything and value of nothing (to borrow a phrase). |
Spent a few days in the company of a reform parliamentay candidate who was very quick to tell me how UK aid was wasted and spent without financial controls.
Wasn't shy in pointing out he was talking bollox, having personally submitted financial reports for DFID on many occasions and having to assist KPMG who audited projects locally in Malawi.
The arrogance of an uninformed gobsh1te telling me how it worked when he had never set foot in Africa was quite an eye opener. | |
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| How sad. But no one cares. on 21:02 - Mar 19 with 675 views | Swansea_Blue |
| How sad. But no one cares. on 20:20 - Mar 19 by bluelagos |
Spent a few days in the company of a reform parliamentay candidate who was very quick to tell me how UK aid was wasted and spent without financial controls.
Wasn't shy in pointing out he was talking bollox, having personally submitted financial reports for DFID on many occasions and having to assist KPMG who audited projects locally in Malawi.
The arrogance of an uninformed gobsh1te telling me how it worked when he had never set foot in Africa was quite an eye opener. |
I’ve had very similar conversations with UKIPers as they were then known back when we were still in EU Parliament. They haven’t got a clue. And yep, in my experience their views come from places of ignorance and no experience. Just bile and hatred.
We always had to provide detailed output and financial reports for all the projects I worked on. It could be a bit of a gravy train, but no more than any other preferred supplier type project. The same goes with these morons’ accusations of EU corruption- my EU funded projects were controlled and audited to death (far too much imo). There was no chance of corruption and everything had to be justified and shown as best value. | |
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| How sad. But no one cares. on 22:25 - Mar 19 with 585 views | reusersfreekicks |
| How sad. But no one cares. on 20:20 - Mar 19 by bluelagos |
Spent a few days in the company of a reform parliamentay candidate who was very quick to tell me how UK aid was wasted and spent without financial controls.
Wasn't shy in pointing out he was talking bollox, having personally submitted financial reports for DFID on many occasions and having to assist KPMG who audited projects locally in Malawi.
The arrogance of an uninformed gobsh1te telling me how it worked when he had never set foot in Africa was quite an eye opener. |
They (Reform Candidates) have being uninformed gobsh1tes as their USP [Post edited 19 Mar 22:26]
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| How sad. But no one cares. on 23:39 - Mar 19 with 403 views | BrayBlue |
And yet people wonder why migrants keep on coming! 🙄
Cheers,
JK | | | |
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