
Nicholas Daniels: British aid should primarily be about investments, not handouts
Ultimately, it is economic growth not traditional aid which will support the growing populations of the developing world.
Nicholas Daniels is an Government relations strategy adviser. He is based in Nairobi.
Follow @Ultimately, it is economic growth not traditional aid which will support the growing populations of the developing world.
The Department for International Development should focus on building up the private sector in developing economies.
Supporting businesses and innovators can generate scalable, sustainable returns whilst bypassing corrupt middle-men and avoiding white elephant projects.
I was drawn to work here by the values which I believe can help a struggling economy become more productive: autonomy, hard work, and enterprise.