Interview: Ville Tavio
The minster who manages Finland’s historic aid cuts believes business is the driving development force
Finnish Minister of Development and Trade Ville Tavio says trade and business can be better tools for building partnerships with African countries than aid. Finland has ended bilateral aid to Kenya, but will extend business relations. Tavio (left) and Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi in Kenya last month. (Photo: Tähti Tuomas)
If you are new to Development Today and would like to continue reading this article, send us a mail at subscribers@devtoday.no, including your name, title, organisation, and email contact, and you will receive a free Guest Pass, along with weekly updates.