Dr Ritesh Shah critiques the global aid system in his article Foreign Aid’s ‘White Saviour Complex’, arguing that agencies like USAID often serve geopolitical interests while reinforcing a “white saviour” mentality. He points out that education aid is frequently shaped by donor agendas, which can marginalize the needs and voices of local communities. Dr Shah calls for a radical transformation of the aid model, grounded in global justice, including proposals such as a global wealth tax and unconditional cash transfers. At the same time, he cautions that withdrawing aid without just and effective alternatives would be both irresponsible and harmful.
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