In the News: Poverty is a Moral Problem

The interview with William Easterly in Christianity Today raises important issues around morality, aid, and the rights of people who are supposed to benefit from aid. While Easterly has been a long-time critic of aid, this piece puts the ethics of aid in the forefront, challenging actors throughout the “aid industry” – religious and secular alike – to think through their responsibilities and the larger system of which they are a part. Stay tuned as we ask religious leaders, NGOs, and academics within and outside of Africa for comments. In the meantime, we welcome yours.