[kelvin0]

Sometimes I think the 3rd world population most view the western powers as Schizophrenic. On one hand you have some westerners trying to help with micro lending and free solar energy initiatives, fresh water ... (the list goes on). On the other hand, powerful corporations and western governments do everything to counter any efforts by: meddling in local politics (outright financing coup d'etats!), installing their local strongmen to further the profits of the western world and keep the dysfunctional social fabric intact ($$$).

[mc32]

On the other hand when more wealthy countries don't meddle some people claim apathy, not caring, like with the Sudan or Georgia, etc.

It's not that simplistic and whatever happens, there is a significant voice against interventionism, except when another faction wants it.

[awakeasleep]

Microlending counterpoint

https://www.jacobinmag.com/2015/11/microcredit-muhammad-yunu...

[kelvin0]

I'm not against micro lending. I just don't think they'd need it if 'we' didn't put them in the miserable position they are in now. It's like cutting someone's leg off and then offering them a small fragile cane ...