Plenaries
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There is a massive discrepancy in wealth, power and standards of living between rich, developed nations and poorer developing nations. In order to alleviate the burden that is inherent with poverty, global NGO’s as well as corporations and governments have taken it upon themselves to help. However there has been debate as to how to most effectively help those in need.
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Though the intentions of Foreign Aid are usually altruistic, some suggest that Investment is more effective in lifting populations out of poverty. Over the past five decades, $2.3 trillion worth of Aid has been injected into Africa, yet most of the continent appears to be in a constant rut. Imagine what Africa would be like today if $2.3 trillion had been invested in productive projects. Individual people and entire countries are starting to turn from simply giving to realizing the opportunities that lie in Africa.
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What parts of Aid and/or Investment are actually effective? Is there a combination of the two that may work best? This plenary session invites two speakers to look at this issue from different vantage points, giving participating delegates a refreshing, well rounded perspective.
