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The Ravages of World Bank Aid in Kenya

Review and Outlook, Wall Street Journal | March 7, 2008

World Bank lending to Kenya has more than doubled since 2005, yet ever more funds seem to be diverted from the activities' objectives. ++ The Bank and its country director in Nairobi are contributing to a culture of corruption of which American taxpayers are bearing the heaviest burden. ++ If power sharing offers a solution to the political crisis, one can hope it will also lead to greater transparency.

 

 
Tags: | corruption | AIDS | aid | World Bank | Kenya |
 
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