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Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun
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Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun commented on Craig Zelizer's video
Interview Dambisa Moyo on why aid to Africa has been a disaster.
"Prior to the controversial new book by Dambisa Moyo, i have argued against the issue of Aid to Africa. The richest continent in term of endowed natural resources in the world is Africa, yet the most back ward. But it is comfortable for stolen…"
Jennifer Lentfer left a comment for Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun"I agree that it's the lack of awareness about the emotionality of aid work that is at the core of the issue. I am always welcoming of guest posts on how-matters.org. Please send me your email if you'd ever like to consider writing an…"
Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun left a comment for Jennifer Lentfer"It is good to critically examined the topic, bringing into the argument the pros and coins. My criticism is not aim at you as an agent of positive change, but the whole subject is tie to emotionality which are caused by instances of human…"
Jennifer Lentfer left a comment for Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun"That reminds me of this one Jamiu: "People turn to charity when they can't count on justice." ~Bill Moyers"
Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun left a comment for Jennifer Lentfer"It is not enough to give charity. It is our duty to do our share to see to it that we build a society where charity will not be necessary, a society where no sick person will go unattended, no hungry person will go unfed, no one will be…"
Jennifer Lentfer left a comment for Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun"I appreciate your feedback on "Has aid lost its humanity?". I'm always excited to talk about what is necessary to for those of us who make up the aid "industry" to return a sense of service to those we serve, as opposed to…"
Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun commented on Jennifer Lentfer's blog post Has aid lost its humanity?"The primary purpose of aids as an instrument of imperialism is not to focus on development per say but build in a mechanism of packaging the developed nations that they care. There are fundamental questions that need to be answer when it come to the…"
Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun commented on Sarah Jackson's blog post Selling Development"The study of development is the currency of virtually every government vision and mission in meeting their primary obligations to the citizenry and core of their external relations with other countries. The basis of interlocking and networking…"
Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun replied to Allison Malkin's discussion INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY - The ACTION Support Centre - Johannesburg, South Africa - Closing date: 03 February 2012"What is the duration of the internship?"
Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun replied to Davin O'Regan's discussion Africa's Militaries: A Missing Link In Democratic Transitions"Yes, your points are valid in the context of contemporary state. Nigeria political experiences is not different from that of Sudan, the sources and intellectualism mostly belongs to the southern Nigeria, while the Northern part always…"
Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun replied to Davin O'Regan's discussion Africa's Militaries: A Missing Link In Democratic Transitions"Those factors that tend to support the incursion of military into politics had their peculiarities within national frontiers, but most often than not misplaced the primary motive that justified their taken over of government. The wholesome…"
Jamiu Tolani A. Alli-Balogun commented on Shakeel Ali's blog post 10 Essential Ways To Prevent Bullying; Through Education"Making an issue of bullying is creating an enlightenment that would reduce it, and be aware of those mechanisms to coping with it. It is well thought and research for schools."
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- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- Born on 14th June 1969, i am married with two children, from Lagos State Nigeria. I had over ten years working experience in teaching, education services and delivery, local government administration, and personnel management. I had a master degress in managerial psychology, B.Ed Political Science /Economics, HND Local Government Administration, and Diploma in Public Relations.
- Please indicate if you're joining PCDN as an individual or organization (please mark the appropriate category)
- individual (professional), small business
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
- lagos State, Nigeria
- What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
- Nigeria.
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- Commissioner III, Local Government Service Commission , Lagos State.
- How many years professional experience do you have ?
- 6-10
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
- Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Democratization, Development, Education, Environment, Organizational Development, Peacebuilding, Policing, Youth
- Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
- Capacity Building, Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Monitoring, Training
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 1:46pm on February 5, 2012, Jennifer Lentfer said…
I agree that it's the lack of awareness about the emotionality of aid work that is at the core of the issue. I am always welcoming of guest posts on how-matters.org. Please send me your email if you'd ever like to consider writing an article on this topic or others.
- At 7:14pm on January 29, 2012, Jennifer Lentfer said…
That reminds me of this one Jamiu: "People turn to charity when they can't count on justice." ~Bill Moyers
- At 9:04am on January 29, 2012, Jennifer Lentfer said…
- I appreciate your feedback on "Has aid lost its humanity?". I'm always excited to talk about what is necessary to for those of us who make up the aid "industry" to return a sense of service to those we serve, as opposed to seeing local people and structures as "obstacles" to reaching some project's objectives. You might also be interested in this post: http://www.how-matters.org/2010/08/28/aid-worker-first-know-thyself/Thanks for following how-matters.org!Jennifer
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