What is glamour aid?

Answer 1

These are not my views but: the 'glamour aid' 'industry' can be seen as one where arguably unqualified celebrities who push to increase aid to developing countries, do it in for their own benefit, fundementally to appear to be more of a conscientious citizen in the eyes of the public, which is undoubtedly within their interests. Two prime examples, accused by Zambian born, respective Harvard and Oxford graduate Dambisa Moya, are Bono and Bob Geldof - who she believes are too heavily involved in the 'industry' of 'glamour aid', and far too much influence with concern to aid. As written in her book Dead Aid, Dambisa Moya also believes this aid generally to the continent of Africa has many, contrary to popular belief, negative impacts on Africa, particularly where it creates a government reliance on aid, and inhibits growth and development, whilst ultimately being unsustainable and wholly detrimental to Africa.