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I wonder how the local guy or girl selling chickens will take to this idea. This way of 'helping' Africa is so outdated.


I heard some criticisms of big charity in regards to uncertainty for local businesses. When Tom can show up at any time and dump hundreds of thousands of shoes in your market, it kind of hurts all the long term planning and investment you made into your shoe business.


Unless they source the chickens locally, from that person selling chicken :)


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