This looks like something you'd use to open or close the flue of a chimney. The larger end is the handle and the small circle on the other end would hook around a piece on the flue to push or pull it open or closed.
if i'm remembering correctly, the book Confessions of an Economic Hitman touch on this subject. Groups like the WTO can use aid to these nations as a shackle for exploiting their resources or using them in other strategic ways.
it is controversial, but worth discussing.
i don't believe refusing all aid is the answer, but it's how it is being done that matters. many great TED talks on this, as well.
if i'm remembering correctly, the book Confessions of an Economic Hitman touch on this subject. Groups like the WTO can use aid to these nations as a shackle for exploiting their resources or using them in other strategic ways.
it is controversial, but worth discussing.
i don't believe refusing all aid is the answer, but it's how it is being done that matters. many great TED talks on this, as well.