have you noticed that in the area of food aid, the US always sends food stuffs from the US to recipient countries? development experts argue that it would be better to buy locally as that not only feeds people but also helps local economies. the US policy can have a detrimental effect in the long term because it can destroy local markets for those who make a living in agriculture.
do you know why the US follows this policy? because shipping companies make huge profits shipping USAID around the world and so they lobby to ensure that the status quo is maintained.
there is only so much one person can do.
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"Even a stopped clock gives the right time twice a day." Withnail & I
hunger and food donations for example.
have you noticed that in the area of food aid, the US always sends food stuffs from the US to recipient countries? development experts argue that it would be better to buy locally as that not only feeds people but also helps local economies. the US policy can have a detrimental effect in the long term because it can destroy local markets for those who make a living in agriculture.
do you know why the US follows this policy? because shipping companies make huge profits shipping USAID around the world and so they lobby to ensure that the status quo is maintained.
there is only so much one person can do.
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"Even a stopped clock gives the right time twice a day." Withnail & I