To end extreme poverty, give cash — not advice | Rory Stewart
To end extreme poverty, give cash — not advice | Rory Stewart  
Podcast: TED Talks Daily
Published On: Wed Sep 11 2024
Description: 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.