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Writer Paul Theroux of Dark Star Safari is critical of the international aid and charity businesses in Africa. Here is a list of books on the subject which have helped me understand the issues better.
Africa in Chaos: A Comparative History by George B.N. Ayittey.
Famine Crimes: Politics and the Disaster Relief Industry in Africa by Alex de Waal.
The Lords of Poverty: The Power, Prestige, and Corruption of the International Aid Business by Graham Hancock.
The Road to Hell: The Ravaging Effects of Foreign Aid and International Charity by Michael Maren.
Condemned to Repeat: The Paradox of Humanitarian Action by Fiona Terry.
04-09-2006