Chapter 4: Paved with Good Intentions by https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0 1. Pick a quote that either presented a new idea of thinking for you, or you think reveals the central thesis. Write your opinion about it on a padlet stickie. 2. Read and respond to two other people’s stickie. en-us 2019-05-01 22:02:18 UTC 2019-05-02 15:11:02 UTC hello@padlet.com "all of those visitors also had to be fed, housed, and equipped with supplies. Most goods were produced locally, adding to their scarcity and driving up costs" (115) https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356236626
- this is a new idea for me because I hadn't thought about this before. The effects and unintended consequences are actually quite harmful.

]]> 2019-05-02 14:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356236626 "But only fools rush in believing they have the answer, not realizing how quickly they become part of the problem." (Pg 130) https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356236742
- This quote connects to Samantha Nutt's very prominent argument throughout the book. Saying that Westernized countries feel the need to help and save other countries that are struggling, however, their assistance isn't always wanted and often has great consequences than solving problems. ]]> 2019-05-02 14:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356236742 "Only fools rush in believing they have the answer, not realizing how quickly they become part of the problem." (Page 130) https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237507 Oftentimes we naively rush into what we think of as "solutions". We don't see all the harm our trial and error fixes cause for these suffering countries. ]]> 2019-05-02 14:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237507 "Every time aid is driven by the assumptions of outsiders rather than the knowledge of insiders, it is rendered less effective" (124) https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237532 Connects to our previous discussion about how responding to international conflicts by supporting local organizations, people, and beliefs is an effective strategy (v.s military, education...)]]> 2019-05-02 14:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237532 "It is gross negligence" pg 117. https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237614 quote reveals the central thesis bc talks about how ultimately aid organizations are willing to compromise integrity to further their place in the competition. kind of connects back to the quote at the beginning of the chapter about lions]]> 2019-05-02 14:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237614 "Bad development doesn't improve with age." (page 118) https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237669 Solutions with inherent flaws or solutions that may have worked at a certain point in time should be adjusted. It is important to continuously reanalyze and adjust according to the current situation.]]> 2019-05-02 14:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237669 "Aid is an imperfect response to a violently imperfect world." (page 109) https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237714 This quote reveals the central thesis and a main topic of conversation about this book from previous classes - discussing the imperfections of aid and how it can do more harm than good. ]]> 2019-05-02 14:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237714 "A certain amount of 'reassignment' of donated good is unavoidable, and even accepted as normal...And only the custodians of imperialism would presume that impoverished families had neither the right nor the reason to resell handouts they felt they could do without." (107) https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237745 This was something that had never really crossed my mind when considering aid--I think I just assumed that people who receive supplies like food, water, and clothing would use it for themselves. Instead, it makes a lot more sense that there would be a market for these goods, since sometimes, people would rather have money and do what they personally want with it.]]> 2019-05-02 14:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237745 The humanitarian sector is increasingly overrun by these assorted groups, who maintain low levels of development literacy and presume that "every little bit helps." It does not. (120) https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237819 I had never thought that NGOs would use this kind of thinking as a marketing tool. However, I would disagree with her approach. I think if we don't go in with the mindset that every little bit helps then we are worse off. Although the money may be going to the organizations themselves and not the crisis areas, at least people are aware that they can have impact (even though it may not be as effective as they think).]]> 2019-05-02 14:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356237819 "Every time aid is driven by the assumptions of outsiders rather than the knowledge of insiders it is rendered less effective." (124) https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356238151 This is kind of what we've been talking about for a while. Effective solutions are almost never brought about by people who are not familiar with the context of the situation, and this is especially clear when in comes to international aid.

]]> 2019-05-02 14:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356238151 "He kill many people. Now he always singing and dancing like he happy. He don't know what he done. But no one else forget." (100) https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356238263 I think we have this perception that all people that kill do it because they are bad people and want to see others suffer and although this might sometimes be the case, it doesn't always hold true. In some cases people aren't aware of the impact of their actions because it's something that they've either been accustomed to and a culture they've been brought up with and might not know what's considered 'right' or 'wrong'.]]> 2019-05-02 14:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sophiapark245/m5ogx8tny1l0/wish/356238263