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

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

TED Talks Daily · TED

September 11, 202414m 41s

Show Notes

Are traditional philanthropy efforts actually taking money from the poor? Former UK Member of Parliament Rory Stewart breaks down why many global development projects waste money on programs that don't work. He advocates for a radical reversal rooted in evidence: giving unconditional cash transfers directly to those in need, a method that could unlock the secret of addressing extreme poverty worldwide.

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