Unintended Consequences of African Charity

The large amounts of charity and donations sent to African countries to help the poor often have unintended negative consequences. One of these consequences is the destruction of local industries, as a massive amount of the donations, including clothing donations sent to recycling companies and charities, end up being exported and sold all over the world, heavily dominating local markets across Africa. This can result in local businesses and industries being unable to compete and suffering significant financial losses. Thus, the intended goal of alleviating poverty and promoting development is not being met, and the negative effects of well-intentioned charity in Africa are being realized.