International Aid: Western Paternalism or a Moral Imperative?
Dear Readers: While we at the CIHA blog tend to be critical of aspects of humanitarianism and aid in Africa we also recognize its endurance as well as the goodwill […]
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From Our Editors: On Poverty Tourism
posted by Tanya Schwarz
A few weeks ago, an advertisement came across our desk for a “slum tour” of the Old Fadama district of Accra, Ghana. The description says:
“Meet your […]
A Personal Perspective on Humanitarian Aid from a CIHA Blog Editorial Assistant
by Edwin Asa Adjei
“Aid” connotes generosity, beneficence, advocacy, support, humanitarianism, and a variety of other positive, if not altruistic, intents. Rhetorically, this word is very powerful. But behind it are […]
Countering Green Revolution/Development Discourses on Food Insecurity in Africa
by Jessica Ham
Voices From Africa: African Farmers and Environmentalists Speak Out Against a Green Revolution in Africa, a report from the Oakland Institute, offers an important counter perspective to […]
An Exploration of West African History Through Ghanaian Afro-funk
Highlife Legend Ebo Taylor in 2010 with his band Bonze Konkoma at Club W71.
Check out this episode of Afropop Worldwide from Public Radio International about Ghanaian and other […]
In the News: African Traditional Religion and the “Modern” World
Ghanaian priest Nana Kwaku Bonsam is the subject of the below articles. His work in Ghana and his year-long stay in the Bronx has highlighted the popularity of African Traditional […]