A close analysis of the current videos depict the manner in which they effectively connect with the message the videos are passing a cross. The videos on colonial history and genocide in Rwanda focus on historical injustices that led elicited the occurrence of the Rwandan Genocide, which claimed thousands of lives. The two videos connect in that they dwell on the fact that historical events do not occur spontaneously, but are precipitated by certain factors, which are known. In a nutshell, a person who has not heard of the Rwandan Genocide would easily comprehend with all what happened in the genocide by just watching the two videos.
On the other hand, the video on micro-lending in India connects adequately with the topic on the essence of micro-lending in the context of India. Precisely, the video notes that micro-lending in the Indian context occurs as the most comprehensive factor that can be utilized to alleviate poverty. In fact, the video notes that micro-lending in the Indian context can spur economic growth in a significant manner (Culpepper 18). However, the video notes that micro-lending in India may not be successful in alleviating poverty if competent credit reporting is not implemented. In a nutshell, the video offers critical insights on the topic of micro-lending in India.
The video on the problems of development aid adequately connects with the topic in that it focuses on the “dependency syndrome” that people develop as a result of foreign aid. The video dwells on the fact that countries dependent on development aid may not be able to achieve much. This is because of the primary fact that development calls for concerted efforts from the countries that need development.
Finally, the video on the topic patient capital connect with the topic because if offers crucial insights on how patient capital works. In fact, the video compares short-term capital with patient capital; hence, elucidating on the benefits conferred by the two forms of capital (Sinclair 28).
Work Cited
Culpepper, Pepper D. Quiet Politics and Business Power: Corporate Control in Europe and Japan. Cambridge, U.K: Cambridge University Press, 2011. Print.
Sinclair, Hugh. Confessions of a Microfinance Heretic: How Microlending Lost Its Way and Betrayed the Poor. San Francisco, Calif: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2012. Print.
