What are some arguments for foreign aid?

Answer 1

* Foreign aid is our duty to humanity. After many years of exploitation by colonial powers, it is necessary to give back to developing nations. * Modern industrialized countries often rely on resources from Third World countries, so that foreign aid will, one day, lead to equality in foreign trade. * No nation exists in a vacuum. Ignoring overseas insecurity, poverty and starvation results in instability, genocide and war; it can breed terrorism and spawn disease outbreaks that are capable of becoming pandemic. * Aid is typically guided towards a goal, that is typically meant to improve the economic, social or military capabilities of the receiving country. If the economy of the receiving country is improved, it can typically trade more with the donor country, and thus aid becomes mutually advantageous (the Marshall Plan would give you a good idea on how this works). If the social standards of a country are improved, then stability is insured, and the donor can benefit from it (through trade, through partnerships etc.). If the military capabilities of a country are improved, the donor can expect an ally in the area. For a better account of why aid is given and how aid works, I suggest Jeffrey Sachs' "The Development Challenge" published in Foreign Affairs March/April 2005, vol 84, issue 2.

Answer 2

If used correctly, international aid can be very beneficial. It is important for aid to go toward sustainable development. It is also important for aid to be transparent. If countries know where other countries are spending their aid, the money will be divided equally among places and programs. If aid is going to the right projects it has the power to do a lot. A good example of this is the Millenium Villages Project. This Project has been very successful with development in villages in Africa.

Answer 3

I would suggest you ask those that were in need of the aid. Country's that are reasonably well of benefit from giving aid to needy countrys by making te worl a litle less dog eat dog and possibly preventing country that are in dire need from making alliances with other country's that in the long run may threaten our security.

Answer 4

Foreign aid can promote economic development in impoverished countries, reduce global poverty and hunger, improve health outcomes, and strengthen diplomatic relations and security partnerships. Additionally, it can provide disaster relief and support human rights and democracy initiatives globally.

Answer 5

Some reasons to offer foreign aid are because an impoverished country needs food or medical care. It is also helpful when a country has been through a natural disaster.