The Locust Effect
The Locust Effect
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Protection from Violence
About This Book
Published in 2014, this book presents a compelling case that development assistance proves ineffective when impoverished populations remain vulnerable to criminal violence and exploitation. The central argument holds that individuals and enterprises cannot flourish when basic safety is absent. True progress requires redirecting international aid toward building robust national criminal justice systems, enabling countries to achieve self-sufficiency over time.
Who Should Read This?
- Political science and international relations students
- Foreign policy researchers and practitioners
- Charitable donors seeking effective ways to support developing nations
- Global development professionals and advocates
- Anyone concerned with international poverty and crime
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