Dambisa Moyo
Dambisa Moyo is a Zambian economist and author known for her critical views on foreign aid and its impact on African economies. Her book, 'Dead Aid', argues that international aid has perpetuated poverty and dependency in Africa, advocating instead for market-driven solutions and investment as means of achieving sustainable economic growth. Moyo's work has sparked widespread debate on the efficacy of foreign assistance and the need for African nations to pursue self-sufficiency.
Born on Feb 02, 1969 (56 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,676 | $1,700,000 | 746$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 28,435,943 | 16,981 | $48,000 | 29$ |
| Liberia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 18,594 | $3,000 | 11$ |
| Totals | 3 | 71,498,862 | 52,251 | $1,751,000 | 786$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liberia:
In her captivating article and book ‘Dead Aid’ Dambisa Moyo argued that official aid is easy money that fosters corruption and distorts economies.
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Canada:
Dambisa Moyo is a world-renowned economist and member of Britain’s House of Lords.
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Venezuela:
Dambisa Moyo is a specialist in international economics and the author of four books, including one on democracy and economic growth.
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Venezuela:
Dambisa Moyo is an international economics specialist and author of four books including Edge of Chaos.
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Italy:
Dambisa Moyo's book 'Dead Aid' discusses the negative impacts of aid.
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Liberia:
Dambisa Moyo argues that foreign aid fosters dependency and advocates for self-reliance through investment and trade.
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France:
Dambisa Moyo is noted for her critical views on international aid in her book 'Dead Aid'.
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