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To end extreme poverty, give cash — not advice | Rory Stewart

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4.1828 Ratings

🗓️ 11 September 2024

⏱️ ? minutes

Summary

Are traditional philanthropy efforts actually taking money from the poor? Former UK Member of Parliament Rory Stewart breaks down why many global development projects waste money on programs that don't work. He advocates for a radical reversal rooted in evidence: giving unconditional cash transfers directly to those in need, a method that could unlock the secret of addressing extreme poverty worldwide.

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