Facilitator Welcome Message to Students

Does it bother you to see widespread poverty in Africa amidst plenty despite numerous development policies and comprehensive knowledge about inequality? Why is the continent not harnessing the potential of its resources and people? how can Africa emancipate herself from misery to industrialization? How do we initiate, and support sustained economic growth, prosperity, and job creation? Are wealthier countries morally obligated to give aid to poorer countries, and if so, how much? Are wealthy countries and international financial institutions ever morally justified in attaching conditions to development aid?

Do these questions among others prick your conscience? If so, then you’re in the right class! Welcome to DIS 615 Theories of Development! I am delighted to have you in this class for this semester.