Nibin Koshy spoke on the Borgen Project and the ODA - Official Development Assistance. The Pearson report of 1968 directed all developed countries to contribute 0.7% or $0.70 on every $100 of income. Presently, after all these years, Canada is at a little over 0.3%. The Borgen Project started in 2000. The link, https://borgenproject.org, states "The Borgen Project is an influential ally for the world’s poor. We go big. We work with leaders of the most powerful countries in the world to improve their response to humanitarian issues. For over 20-years, The Borgen Project has been advancing policies and programs that have large scale impact for people hit hardest by war, famine and poverty." Nibin said to start with ordinary folks, get them to speak to their members of parliament, have it discussed in parliament and work to enhance poverty reduction.
Nibin recently started a Canadian Chapter. He talked about the difference between Aid and Assistance and how the Borgen Project's aim is to improve economic conditions, national security and enhance Canada's global reputation.
Nibin recently started a Canadian Chapter. He talked about the difference between Aid and Assistance and how the Borgen Project's aim is to improve economic conditions, national security and enhance Canada's global reputation.