Book 46: Dead Aid

Impressive in a different way. Dead Aid may not be the destination for a rigorous analysis of economic development in Africa.  However, Moyo brings some key issues to the fore. Her historical view of the impact of Aid in Africa was a joy to read. She simplified the boring field of African developmental economics. Yes! I said it the academic field of African development is super boring.
While Moyo will not be the first to speak about the ills and failing of aid in Africa, she remains a pioneer because she brought the topic mainstream. Freeing the debate from the holds of academia and the NGO elites. Dambisa Moyo said what many have always wanted to say, and she managed to look cool doing so. She deserves the rock star status that she has been accorded.
While some may criticize Dead Aid as not being robust enough, in covering the sunny side of aid in Africa, I enjoyed the single and direct story line. She made her point and beat it to a conclusive end.
The text is a starting point for those who are curious about Aid and its impact on the African continent.

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