1.0 link 191193 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kevin-watkins/why-idead-aidi-is-dead-wr_b_191193.html The argument that aid isn't working is gathering global momentum. But we should be wary of the analysis offered in Dambisa Moyo's influential new book.

In March, thousands of campaigners from development charities took to the streets of London. Their target was the G20 summit. With the global economic downturn pushing Africa into recession, the marchers had a simple message for the governments of rich countries. As one banner put it: "Remember Africa--increase aid to fight poverty."

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