The author has a good point about traditional donation-based altruism not always being the most effective in achieving the end goal of ending poverty. For example, dumping hundreds of tons of second-hand clothes in African countries has a huge negative impact on local textile industries [1]. So while you're helping clothe people short-term, you're depressing wage opportunities long-term. I believe (could be wrong) that something similar happens with donated bulk food products.
I'm a fan of one of the author's later suggestions to implement a UBI-style setup and give people money directly rather than playing whack-a-mole with specific needs. The challenge there, of course, becomes political and safety concerns in less-stable areas. That's a problem that might not have a private sector solution short of paying mercenary forces or supranational compounds. I'd love to hear other peoples' thoughts.
I'm a fan of one of the author's later suggestions to implement a UBI-style setup and give people money directly rather than playing whack-a-mole with specific needs. The challenge there, of course, becomes political and safety concerns in less-stable areas. That's a problem that might not have a private sector solution short of paying mercenary forces or supranational compounds. I'd love to hear other peoples' thoughts.
[1] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-44951670