Are formal colonial
Powers responsable for
economic
developement of their
former colonies?
By Álvaro Peña de
Miguel
Short answer: NO Now, let’s elaborate
Overview
A brief history review
The message
The Poverty of Nations
Responsibility and freedom
Heirs of the Empire
A brief History
review
A tale of empires and colonies?
Imperialism
Argentina vs New Zealand
Singapore
Singapore
Economy
Botswana vs
Mozambique
Past doesn’t equal future; it’s
present what matters
Liberty means responsability
What help
can mean
Does “help” even help?
About responsibility
A personal statement
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