Tech or Aid
I just finished reading a report at the NY Times titled "What Does Africa Need Most: Technology or Aid?" and it struck me as one of those questions that I used to ask (here and elsewhere) but never seem to get an answer.
Should tech be used to enable people to stand on their own, or should it be given to make us feel good about serving others? I've always seen tech as something that should enable people to grow and reach beyond where they are; but is giving the tech the answer, or giving the skills and knowledge, supporting then with training/support/finances where our "aid" should go?
Should tech be used to enable people to stand on their own, or should it be given to make us feel good about serving others? I've always seen tech as something that should enable people to grow and reach beyond where they are; but is giving the tech the answer, or giving the skills and knowledge, supporting then with training/support/finances where our "aid" should go?
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posted by Antoine @ 6/18/2007 11:29:00 AM
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