AUTHOR
In From Aid to Trade, Daniel presents the pioneering concept of opportunity-based economic development ( OBED). OBED is the idea that both assets and liabilities can be transformed into market opportunities to meet demand profitably. Laying bare the vast opportunity cost of decades of failed aid initiatives, From Aid to Trade explains how NGOs in Haiti can partner […]
GLOBAL SPEAKER
Daniel brings business and development expertise to diverse, global audiences in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Sharing his insights with colleges like Notre Dame University in the United States and development initiatives like Cuenca Partners in Ecuador and Business as Mission in Thailand, Daniel’s vision for economic development represents the forefront of development thinking. Speaking on panels […]
How Foreign Aid Has Helped in Keeping Poor Countries Poorer
Over the years and as much as the figures have shown, several developed countries seem to have taken it upon themselves to reach out to the poor countries with relief materials and support of other forms. In 2017 alone, the United States government budgeted over 42 billion USD for foreign aid purposes, most of which […]
A gift of what really matters: Self-Sustainability
Christmas is the season of joy, gifts and happiness. Christmas gives us the opportunity to take a break and reflect on the important things around us. Christmas is the tenderness of the past, the courage of the present and the hope for the future, says Agnes M. Pahro. Many Christians struggle. They often mix donation and […]