David Kpakiwa

David Kpakiwa, born in 1961 in Sierra Leone, has lived through the country's tumultuous history marked by colonialism, civil war, and various waves of foreign aid. A farmer and gardener, Kpakiwa has observed the impacts of international assistance on his community, often expressing skepticism about its effectiveness. He has become a voice for local perspectives on foreign aid, advocating for self-reliance and reflecting on the complexities of dependency and development in Sierra Leone.