The Impact of Western Aid on Africa - A View from the African Diaspora
22 May 2010
The Impact of Western Aid on Africa - A View from the African Diaspora
There has been of late much media coverage on the topic Aid to Africa. NCP will host a debate which will give stage to the African Diaspora in Ireland to contribute to a discussion on the international aid agenda and how it impacts on the development and progress of contemporary Africa. Irish NGO's, academics, journalists and African Diaspora will discuss the merits of development aid versus smart aid and other issues relevant to the contemporary aid discourse.
Chair Rodney Rice - Broadcaster
MC - Dil Wickremasinghe, Global Village, Newstalk
Speakers include:
- Tendai Madondo, Christian Aid
- Patricia Menedez, Diaspora Women's Initiative
- Selam Desta, Kimmage Studies Development Centre
- Michael King Institute of International Integration Studies, Trinity College
- Derek Mc Dowell, Concern
- Nelta Chadamoyo, Journalist
Debate will take place in National College of Ireland, IFSC, Dublin 1 - Sat 22 May 2- 5 pm. Admission Free.
LUAS National College
The debate is kindly sponsored by Irish Aid as part of the Africa Day celebrations.