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Re: Final Thoughts on East Timor

Dan — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:24:48 -0000

I was a UN election observer for the 1999 independence vote. Perhaps teaching someone to fish is better than giving the person fish; however, how does the starving person live until they learn to fish

Re: Final Thoughts on East Timor

Nathan D — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:37:01 -0000

I think this recognition that hand-outs aren't a long-term fix for anything is part of the rise in popularity of "social ventures" in business circles -- companies that aren't charities but try to address under-served markets and aim for the "double bottom line". Of course, the class "teach a man to fish..." line comes to mind.

Re: Final Thoughts on East Timor

Jay Lardy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:02:08 -0000

Hey, Gary.

Paul Theroux shares your feelings on NGOs and their in-country personnel in his book Dark Star Safari. He's pretty cynical, but it might be a good read for you prior to visiting Africa. Continued safe travels.

Jay

Re: Final Thoughts on East Timor

Barb — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:54:02 -0000

Hi Gary:

HAPPY EASTER!!!! Hope you get to have a nice Easter dinner somewhere.

BR

Re: Final Thoughts on East Timor

Kristen — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:49:54 -0000

Wow...very informative and interesting stuff. I found your blog via bootsnaall and have read a lot of it over the last 2 days (it's been raining A LOT!!) so thank you! Stay safe and keep it coming.

Peace,
Kristen

Re: Final Thoughts on East Timor

courtney — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 10:16:00 -0000

HAPPY EASTER GARY ARNDT

from ur fav.niece

courtney

Re: Final Thoughts on East Timor

Meg — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:00:57 -0000

Happy Easter, Gary!!