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To end extreme poverty, give cash — not advice | Rory Stewart

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Exploring the Inefficiencies of Poverty Alleviation Efforts

This chapter examines the paradox of decreasing poverty percentages amidst rising absolute numbers, especially in Africa. It presents a case study of a failed sanitation project and advocates for direct cash assistance as a more effective way to combat poverty.

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