Of course enlightened self interest might be seen in a more ecological perspective as creating virtuous cycles. This is in response to the failings of G8 nations so far to make good on their pledges about aid to Africa at Gleneagles. The reason we should care, according to Bob is this.
It seems to me that we can choose death or life at the moment. Either we aim to increase world security by helping others or we spend our money on arms. (Which appears to be the current kind of thinking that is leading the developed nations: tool up ready for the unrest that climate change, less oil and no real change in poverty will bring).
In 2005, G8 pledged $50bn for Africa. Now the reality | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited
Technorati Tags: global, aid, trade, peace, war, Africa, development
"If we do not take a responsible and long-term view of Africa, and its need to develop and make progress, we will end up ultimately with our own self-interest back in countries like Germany and the UK being damaged as a result of the poverty, the conflict, the mass migration, the spread of terrorism and so on,"
It seems to me that we can choose death or life at the moment. Either we aim to increase world security by helping others or we spend our money on arms. (Which appears to be the current kind of thinking that is leading the developed nations: tool up ready for the unrest that climate change, less oil and no real change in poverty will bring).
In 2005, G8 pledged $50bn for Africa. Now the reality | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited
Technorati Tags: global, aid, trade, peace, war, Africa, development
No comments:
Post a Comment