I feel the editor's notes are strange. Why focus on the fact that Houdet is a non-Taiwanese individual? Also, while the protest might have limited impact because of Taiwan's population, as head of MSF isn't it Houdet's obligation to do what he can?
She’s a Staff Salaried member of the organization, not a volunteer. The way up in NGOs today is fundraising credentials and LARPing for the news media. Her fundraising creds were established in South Africa before they sent her here. She is trying to establish herself for the next career move. She’s been here 5 years, and that’s a long time for a backwater in the diplomatic arena. If she’s successful, she’ll be moving on to the next position. If not, she’ll probably jump ship and join another NGO. DC is full of this kind of NGO math. 3-5 years then you make your move. If you are in the same posting beyond that time, you are out on your ass.
You have to hang out with DC NGO folks to realize it’s a money laundering operation. Everyone with an NGO card has a board of directors who are spouses or even friends of a senior politician. You do not bribe politicians directly, you hire their family members or friends as payment. The board meets up normally every quarter. When they lose power, they are ousted. In Britain it’s the exact same thing. With EU, I assume it’s outrageous, though I’ve not really looked into their operations. They will take the side of cannibals if they think they can make money supporting it.
I feel the editor's notes are strange. Why focus on the fact that Houdet is a non-Taiwanese individual? Also, while the protest might have limited impact because of Taiwan's population, as head of MSF isn't it Houdet's obligation to do what he can?
She’s a Staff Salaried member of the organization, not a volunteer. The way up in NGOs today is fundraising credentials and LARPing for the news media. Her fundraising creds were established in South Africa before they sent her here. She is trying to establish herself for the next career move. She’s been here 5 years, and that’s a long time for a backwater in the diplomatic arena. If she’s successful, she’ll be moving on to the next position. If not, she’ll probably jump ship and join another NGO. DC is full of this kind of NGO math. 3-5 years then you make your move. If you are in the same posting beyond that time, you are out on your ass.
You have to hang out with DC NGO folks to realize it’s a money laundering operation. Everyone with an NGO card has a board of directors who are spouses or even friends of a senior politician. You do not bribe politicians directly, you hire their family members or friends as payment. The board meets up normally every quarter. When they lose power, they are ousted. In Britain it’s the exact same thing. With EU, I assume it’s outrageous, though I’ve not really looked into their operations. They will take the side of cannibals if they think they can make money supporting it.