| | The left's critique of 'development aid' has generally been to expose the reality of self-interest behind the facade of altruism and beneficence. The very language used is itself, of course, a means of ideological obfuscation, with notions of 'aid' and 'donors' concealing the promotion of trade and geo-political interests and the benefits to both Northern governments and their corporate supporters. However, as Kevin Watkins asked in ROAPE 66, does that mean that the left should join forces with the neo-liberal right in opposition to 'aid' , or should it build a case for a redefinition and reorientation of development assistance? |
