Comments on: Dambisa Moyo doesn’t speak for Africa- Former Ghanaian president http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/ Zambian Watchdog Media Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:52:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Nso http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/#comment-15872 Nso Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:37:13 +0000 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/?p=2395#comment-15872 Dambisa, is not the right person to speake about AID and it’s impact on africa, because she was born with silver spoon in her mouth that’s why she been able to go that much in her academic…in Zambia she went to the best schools, and in the USA went to the best school too HARVED , to which most Americans citizen failure to go not because they are brainless, it’s due to dearestic of the Harved Unversity. When Obama was compaigning he talked about the loans he took as a student to pay for his school! Dambisa was actually richer than the current president of the USA…she does not owe anyone, she has never told us how she paid for her . There are lot of Smart kids in Zambia that are only able to finish basic school with the help of AID. She should know that Africa is Angry…she is just of the so called educated that do not understand the pain the poor go through, those who work in the Govt are robbing the poor at great deal. If the govt of Zambia paid , then she owe the TAX PAYER of ZAMBIA. Or she the product of corruption. Today, a lot of the kids whose parent on the epic of corruption are in the west were they are messing up african resource. She should go back to her country...if she thinks has an idea to help that shrinking country. Dambisa, is not the right person to speake about AID and it’s impact on africa, because she was born with silver spoon in her mouth that’s why she been able to go that much in her academic…in Zambia she went to the best schools, and in the USA went to the best school too HARVED , to which most Americans citizen failure to go not because they are brainless, it’s due to dearestic of the Harved Unversity. When Obama was compaigning he talked about the loans he took as a student to pay for his school! Dambisa was actually richer than the current president of the USA…she does not owe anyone, she has never told us how she paid for her . There are lot of Smart kids in Zambia that are only able to finish basic school with the help of AID. She should know that Africa is Angry…she is just of the so called educated that do not understand the pain the poor go through, those who work in the Govt are robbing the poor at great deal. If the govt of Zambia paid , then she owe the TAX PAYER of ZAMBIA. Or she the product of corruption. Today, a lot of the kids whose parent on the epic of corruption are in the west were they are messing up african resource. She should go back to her country…if she thinks has an idea to help that shrinking country.

]]> By: Nso http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/#comment-15871 Nso Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:29:00 +0000 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/?p=2395#comment-15871 Dambisa, is not the right person to speake about and it's impact on africa, because she was born with silver spoon in her mouth that's why she been able to go that much in her academic...in Zambia she went to the best school and in the USA went to the best school, to which in the Americans citizen failure to go because they are brainless it's due to dearestic of the Harved Unoversity. When Obama was compaigning he talked the loans he took as a student to pay for his school! Dambisa was actually richer than the current president of the USA...she does not owe, she has never told us how she paid for her . There are lot of Smart kids in Zambia that are only able to finish basic school with the help of AID. She should know that Africa is Angry...she is just of the so called educated that do understand the pain the poor go through, those who work in the Govt robbing the poor great deal. Dambisa, is not the right person to speake about and it’s impact on africa, because she was born with silver spoon in her mouth that’s why she been able to go that much in her academic…in Zambia she went to the best school and in the USA went to the best school, to which in the Americans citizen failure to go because they are brainless it’s due to dearestic of the Harved Unoversity. When Obama was compaigning he talked the loans he took as a student to pay for his school! Dambisa was actually richer than the current president of the USA…she does not owe, she has never told us how she paid for her . There are lot of Smart kids in Zambia that are only able to finish basic school with the help of AID. She should know that Africa is Angry…she is just of the so called educated that do understand the pain the poor go through, those who work in the Govt robbing the poor great deal.

]]> By: chichibanda http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/#comment-14878 chichibanda Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:06:06 +0000 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/?p=2395#comment-14878 she does not know what she is taking about. A lot of poor Africans are benefitting a lot from aid. she does not know what she is taking about. A lot of poor Africans are benefitting a lot from aid.

]]> By: Nso http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/#comment-14798 Nso Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:42:33 +0000 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/?p=2395#comment-14798 Moyo is dead wrong, I have not read her book but been a person who chair NGO in Zambia and seen the need of the poor is unavoidable. Moyo is very rich family , she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth thus does not understand the sting of poverty. Her radicalizing is sulking. Moyo is dead wrong, I have not read her book but been a person who chair NGO in Zambia and seen the need of the poor is unavoidable. Moyo is very rich family , she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth thus does not understand the sting of poverty.

Her radicalizing is sulking.

]]> By: rb beyond 2011 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/#comment-13985 rb beyond 2011 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:33:47 +0000 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/?p=2395#comment-13985 am very disappointed with the former ghanaian president's remarks over Dambisa Moyo's stance on aid we recieve from the west. maybe he is lucky his former country has recieved enough aid that even tangible results have been felt, however, its not the case with zambia. the aid we have recieved cannot even develop the least populated province. kufour must understand that countries like libya, cuba etc developed without assistance from these people, they just delay progress in our nations am very disappointed with the former ghanaian president’s remarks over Dambisa Moyo’s stance on aid we recieve from the west. maybe he is lucky his former country has recieved enough aid that even tangible results have been felt, however, its not the case with zambia. the aid we have recieved cannot even develop the least populated province. kufour must understand that countries like libya, cuba etc developed without assistance from these people, they just delay progress in our nations

]]> By: Mabolobolo http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/#comment-12077 Mabolobolo Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:00:34 +0000 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/?p=2395#comment-12077 AID to African is not bad at all! What is not right is the application of the aid itself. Donors should directly fund projects that are vital to the growth of the economy like manufacturing. The idea of funding treasury is the worst way of giving aid to African Countries. AID to African is not bad at all! What is not right is the application of the aid itself. Donors should directly fund projects that are vital to the growth of the economy like manufacturing. The idea of funding treasury is the worst way of giving aid to African Countries.

]]> By: My Own Style http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/#comment-11851 My Own Style Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:22:16 +0000 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/?p=2395#comment-11851 You are right Kufor. Moyo is an economist who is an ECNOMIC REFUGEE. So why talk about Africa where she does not even stay. Stupid IDIOT as KK would put it You are right Kufor. Moyo is an economist who is an ECNOMIC REFUGEE. So why talk about Africa where she does not even stay. Stupid IDIOT as KK would put it

]]> By: echonomistwanabe http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/#comment-11816 echonomistwanabe Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:01:23 +0000 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/?p=2395#comment-11816 Africa's problem is multi-dimensional. That means there is more than one cause of poverty and lack of development. Our social structures which should support development have deteriorated. Some of the causes I can think of are poor leadership, poor work culture, lack of respect of local resources. To blame aid is ridiculous to say the least as this is neglecting other factors. There is no silver bullet to this problem! In countries were I have traveled and seen stable economies, the citizenry often look at the government as their own. You will hear a Twsana always saying "My government ....". This is not the case here and in many countries that are moving backwards. I must say in the 60s and 70s we were like that but something went wrong along the way. The Ghanain president is also right to condemn that book because other countries in Africa do not have flawed governments and are doing well aid! The ideas in that book are radical, dangerous and unproven. Personally I get information from a wide range of sources before making decisions. In this case there is no country that has improved its economy by refusing help. The last time I checked USA was owing China a few Gazillion dollars. Africa’s problem is multi-dimensional. That means there is more than one cause of poverty and lack of development. Our social structures which should support development have deteriorated. Some of the causes I can think of are poor leadership, poor work culture, lack of respect of local resources. To blame aid is ridiculous to say the least as this is neglecting other factors. There is no silver bullet to this problem!
In countries were I have traveled and seen stable economies, the citizenry often look at the government as their own. You will hear a Twsana always saying “My government ….”. This is not the case here and in many countries that are moving backwards. I must say in the 60s and 70s we were like that but something went wrong along the way.
The Ghanain president is also right to condemn that book because other countries in Africa do not have flawed governments and are doing well aid! The ideas in that book are radical, dangerous and unproven. Personally I get information from a wide range of sources before making decisions. In this case there is no country that has improved its economy by refusing help. The last time I checked USA was owing China a few Gazillion dollars.

]]> By: Zambian needs laughter http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/#comment-11783 Zambian needs laughter Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:39:50 +0000 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/?p=2395#comment-11783 For those that are supporting Former President Khuffor's logic may you kindly give practical examples which are measurable with statistics in terms of Cost Benefit Analysis, GDP and all positive economic and other indicators supporting how Aid has helped Africa. No insulting please we need tangible results to be critically analyzed. At least Dambisa Moyo has backed her logic with numbers.For those that are trying to put Dambisa Moyo down that will not resolve Africa's poverty situation we need to put our heads together and try to get ourselves out of these problems that have plagued Africa for decades. Analysis and measurable Logic is what is needed please. For those that are supporting Former President Khuffor’s logic may you kindly give practical examples which are measurable with statistics in terms of Cost Benefit Analysis, GDP and all positive economic and other indicators supporting how Aid has helped Africa. No insulting please we need tangible results to be critically analyzed. At least Dambisa Moyo has backed her logic with numbers.For those that are trying to put Dambisa Moyo down that will not resolve Africa’s poverty situation we need to put our heads together and try to get ourselves out of these problems that have plagued Africa for decades. Analysis and measurable Logic is what is needed please.

]]> By: Reuben Muzeya http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/2009/09/30/dambisa-moyo-doesnt-speak-for-africa-former-ghanaian-president/#comment-11773 Reuben Muzeya Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:02:02 +0000 http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/?p=2395#comment-11773 People have to reflect on history and its history over different countries. This lady has pointed out probably the basics in African life. At the village level, you are expected to look after oneself but also contribute to the whole. because Moyo works for these organisations that we are part of does not mean she does not understand Africa. I think she has more understanding and empathy for Zambia and Africa than those who advocate for Africa for personal gain. Africa must be proud that you have a daughter of Africa being open about issues we all know. Progress comes from knowing ones own weaknesses first. Africa always wanting to demean itself, what a shame. We need sons and daughters of Africa able to honestly look at ourselves and the people that we serve. Not being in politics does not mean we dont care, we care and the more Moyos the better so we can bring a change for the better than these political dinassours, who should really have given up a long time ago. Oldest presidents, where mostly found- Africa, you wonder why. Her fresh thinking is what that continent we all love so much deserves. People have to reflect on history and its history over different countries. This lady has pointed out probably the basics in African life. At the village level, you are expected to look after oneself but also contribute to the whole.
because Moyo works for these organisations that we are part of does not mean she does not understand Africa. I think she has more understanding and empathy for Zambia and Africa than those who advocate for Africa for personal gain.
Africa must be proud that you have a daughter of Africa being open about issues we all know. Progress comes from knowing ones own weaknesses first. Africa always wanting to demean itself, what a shame. We need sons and daughters of Africa able to honestly look at ourselves and the people that we serve. Not being in politics does not mean we dont care, we care and the more Moyos the better so we can bring a change for the better than these political dinassours, who should really have given up a long time ago. Oldest presidents, where mostly found- Africa, you wonder why. Her fresh thinking is what that continent we all love so much deserves.

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