US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says his government will now only fund nations that are taking steps to fight corruption and grow their economies. He says the US approach to foreign assistance had previously failed to spur development, and had instead enabled and perpetuated dependence and corruption by leaders in recipient countries. Further, Ambassador Gonzales says the US government is not like China, as its engagements with nations are sincere and without hidden agendas or anything that comes at the partner’s expense. In an article titled ‘Breaking the Cycle of Foreign Assistance Enabling Corruption’, posted on the US Department of State website, Ambassador Gonzales stated that, too often, what was needed for economic growth and development was not more...