Counterpoint How to Rethink Poverty
Oct 27, 2023
Rory Stewart, a longtime administrator of foreign aid and president of GiveDirectly, discusses the effectiveness of direct cash transfers in alleviating poverty. He highlights the importance of coordination with other aid programs and the positive impact of empowering those in extreme poverty. The podcast also explores challenges in international development aid and proposes allocating half of the budget for cash transfers to eradicate poverty.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Cash Transfers as a Solution to Poverty
02:30 • 9min
Direct Cash Transfers and Coordination with Aid Programs
11:22 • 6min
The Impact of Direct Cash Transfers on Poverty Alleviation
16:55 • 7min
Challenges and Inefficiencies in International Development Aid
23:34 • 2min
Allocating Funds for Poverty Eradication and the Importance of Humility
25:13 • 4min