Everyday, we see a great deal of money being given to less developed countries. Yet, at the same time people ought to consider whether or not foreign aid is really needed for a country to be lifted out of poverty. In fact, there are both upsides and downsides of giving international support. In this essay I am going to present the merits and demerits.
On the one hand, foreign aid provides poor nations extra capital to finance their development. Infrastructure, education and living standards can be improved in these receiving countries so that citizens can have a better life. For example, good infrastructure leads to good transportation, sound education provides more knowledge and expertise, sufficient food helps a nation out of famine. Moreover, some international assistance comes for the sake of preventing people suffering from infectious disease such as Aids pandemic, Chikungunya fever… etc.
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of foreign support. Firstly, those receiving countries may thereby rely on international aid and ask for more and more help. Furthermore, aid might encourage corruption to occur. Some precious resources may not go to those people who are truly in need of help, instead aid may be misused by some certain groups. Last but not least, foreign aid that is given for political purpose might lead to conflict between donor countries and recipients.
Overall, it is my belief that if international aid is based on giving long-term benefits and is well planned and orchestrated, it will bring more advantages than disadvantages.
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