Answer to Question #170770 in Political Science for Promise Yakubu

Question

Africa is one of the largest recipients of EU Aid, do you think EU aid has led to development in Africa?

Answer 1

The contributions being made by the EU in the form of foreign aid is significan as it has led to development of some countries way of life style to improve. Improvement in this case can be linked to development because countries such as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are able to access medical aid which help treating patients in a modern way. Donation of food products as well helps African countries learn from the EU on what methods or strategies can be applied to safeguard their food in terms of storage and preservation. Lastly, EU Aid helps in the development of African country as well because African countries are advised on how to manage donations, hence making certain that accountability is put into consideration, which is part of a development process as well.