Mr. Brian Glynn:

When we approach all of these issues, we start with the context. We engage in a process that considers conflict sensitivity. A conflict in Rwanda and a conflict in Malaysia will be different, as there are different local contexts. Someone entering the context must start with the principle of doing no harm and work up from there. An intervention might not be along the lines of what one would like to achieve, that is, to have that society mirror ours more closely. One should work to find something between the two.

There have been some unfortunate legislative proposals before the Parliament in Uganda. As Western donors, we can choose to withdraw, possibly allowing the situation to get worse. As a significant donor in a country like Uganda, one has influence. If one withdraws completely, one has no influence and the situation that one wants to improve could get worse. This is our perspective when dealing with these issues around the world.