Barack Obama has talked a lot about changing the way America relates to the world, and few areas are as ripe for reform as our policies on foreign aid. Iqbal Quadir aidamericaarea Change image and share on social
We should encourage governments to be sustained by citizens' taxes - that is, democracies. Democracies will be enduring allies of America. Iqbal Quadir allyamericacitizen Change image and share on social
The rapid proliferation of cell phones in Afghanistan proves that anything that adds value to people's lives spreads like brushfire - and commerce is certainly a force that could add value for Afghanis. Iqbal Quadir addafghaniafghanistan share on social
The best way poor people can come out of their poverty is to get on the global highway, not on some dirt side road. Iqbal Quadir dirtglobalhighway Change image and share on social
Rich countries have been sending aid to poor countries for the last 60 years. And, by and large, this has failed. Iqbal Quadir aidcountryfail Change image and share on social
When leaders are no longer beholden to the people who elected them, corruption results and the recruitment of extremists becomes easier. Iqbal Quadir beholdencorruptioneasy Change image and share on social
Poor countries are poor because they are wasting their resources. Iqbal Quadir countrypoorresource Change image and share on social
In America, people buy cars, and they put very little money down. They get a car, and they go to work. The work pays them a salary; the salary allows them to pay for the car over time. The car pays for itself. Iqbal Quadir americabuycar share on social
During the Cold War, the U.S. instituted a policy of sending money to governments in poor countries to buy their political loyalty. While studies show that sending aid to foreign governments creates allegiance, it does not lead to economic progress. Iqbal Quadir aidallegiancebuy share on social
Pakistan is riddled with problems that are rooted in the disproportionate power of the state. Aid has only boosted that power. Iqbal Quadir aidboostdisproportionate Change image and share on social
