Chang Lao's Blog

I believe that the United Nations helps developing countries achieve the first step to a stronger economy. Many of these areas suffer from instability and lack of funding. The United Nations provides the money these countries require and assist in the stabilizing of their governmental systems by reforming policies, identifying points of corruption and much more.

However, one issue that may be difficult for them to solve is maintaining the benefits their help creates. Many of the citizens struggle to keep up with such quick changes as they do not yet have the knowledge to, for example, run a business. The United Nations lays the big foundation, but it is up to programs like the Arc and social enterprises to resolve the smaller details. The larger majority must be properly educated to sustain growth and build on this foundation. As Arielle Uwonkunda mentioned in one of the readings, “non-profits that have donated money to Rwanda following the war but didn’t make a lasting impact”. This momentary boost in support cannot be maintained if the citizens themselves have not adapted to the change in their country. The Arc and other social enterprises allows these citizens to learn the basic models and strategies that are vital to a strong business, permitting them to escape the cycle of poverty and empower themselves as well as their country