Contrary to what I might have expected, the most challenging
aspect of grad school is not so much having to write literature reviews or
learn to interpret statistics (though that part really sucks too, I promise
you). It’s having to learn the millions of acronyms that stand for
the different development organizations, programs and transnational coalitions.
I’ll show you what I mean: We have for
example the IMF, the WB and the PRGF that all have to write PRSPs and CASs in
accordance with the CDF, OD, and OP in order to seek qualification from the
Enhanced HIPC, monitored through annual PERs and FIMS, all in cooperation with
the WHO, ILO, UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR, FAO, AfDB, DfID and USAID, organizations
that are financed by OECD, EU, NATO and WTO members.
Sheesh, with all of this helpfulness it’s a mystery we
still have conflict and poverty in the world. I mean, my goodness.
Here’s my master’s thesis proposal
in 9 words: Cut the crap. Stop being important. Start being useful. Not
scientific and analytical enough for you? IDGARA. Figure that one out.
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