Copyright 1999 InterPress Service, all rights reserved. Worldwide distribution via the APC networks. While government officials in Zimbabwe were excited over the aid package, which took more than one year to negotiate, Saadawi saw no reason to celebrate. They deceive us.
Studies show that for every one dollar that comes as aid, the donor takes back three.
Freedom from debt could be the most effective way to achieve sustainable development in Africa. There are currently many initiatives to have the Third World's debt paid back or rescheduled. But Saadawi is against the idea of repaying any debt. The debt is our money. They robbed the riches of Africa and then they tell us we are giving you loans or aid.