Kristof writes about one of the Lost Boy’s attempt to build a school in his hometown in Sudan. Money quote (from Dave Eggers):

“What he’s accomplished in his hometown is astounding,” Eggers said. “A 14-structure educational complex built from scratch in one year. It boggles the mind.

“He’s succeeded where countless NGOs stumble, mainly because he knows the local business climate and can negotiate reasonable local prices for materials,” he added, referring to nongovernmental organizations. (my emphasis added)