Georgie Smith
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Is that what we were hoping for? I have a feeling not. But here we are. The baby's done been tossed. 4/4
February 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Is that what we were hoping for? I have a feeling not. But here we are. The baby's done been tossed. 4/4
But what about the NGOs that had a large portion of their budget from USAID? Many will simply cease to exist. Those that remain will be the ones with large, private $$ pockets. So, we are looking at much more dominance from privately funded NGOs, with their own agendas - think the Gates Foundation.
February 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
But what about the NGOs that had a large portion of their budget from USAID? Many will simply cease to exist. Those that remain will be the ones with large, private $$ pockets. So, we are looking at much more dominance from privately funded NGOs, with their own agendas - think the Gates Foundation.
As Geoff, the author, said to me: "I've always wanted review and reform. But now the baby has been thrown out with the bathwater by folk who had no idea there was a baby."
Also, who fills the "vacuum" left by USAID pulling out. You'll hear Geoff talk about China. No big surprise there.2/4
Also, who fills the "vacuum" left by USAID pulling out. You'll hear Geoff talk about China. No big surprise there.2/4
February 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
As Geoff, the author, said to me: "I've always wanted review and reform. But now the baby has been thrown out with the bathwater by folk who had no idea there was a baby."
Also, who fills the "vacuum" left by USAID pulling out. You'll hear Geoff talk about China. No big surprise there.2/4
Also, who fills the "vacuum" left by USAID pulling out. You'll hear Geoff talk about China. No big surprise there.2/4
As Geoff (author) said to me: "I've always wanted review and reform. But now the baby has been thrown out with the bathwater by folk who had no idea there was a baby."
But what about who fills the "vacuum" left by USAID pulling out. You'll hear Geoff talk about China. No big surprise there.2/4
But what about who fills the "vacuum" left by USAID pulling out. You'll hear Geoff talk about China. No big surprise there.2/4
February 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As Geoff (author) said to me: "I've always wanted review and reform. But now the baby has been thrown out with the bathwater by folk who had no idea there was a baby."
But what about who fills the "vacuum" left by USAID pulling out. You'll hear Geoff talk about China. No big surprise there.2/4
But what about who fills the "vacuum" left by USAID pulling out. You'll hear Geoff talk about China. No big surprise there.2/4