Very good discussion everyone. I think you all hit the nail on its head. Development aid, by itself, is neutral. It is the intention behind giving it, the conditionalities attached to it, the manner in which it is utilized, and the monitoring of it, that decides whether it eventually is good or bad. Any development aid that creates dependency without self-empowerment, and any development aid that is not in accordance with the priorities of the recipient, will always result in adverse impacts. Thanks everyone for bringing in your perspectives. I look forward to the next week's discussion.
Cheers,
Mihir