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Strategies & Market Trends : Africa and its Issues- Why Have We Ignored Africa?

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From: Elmer Flugum	8/9/2007 3:36:35 PM
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Africa's development "It's the politicians, stupid political reform, not aid or trade, is the key to Africa's development" economist.com Chair: Jon Snow, Channel 4 News Speakers: Richard Cockett, Africa Editor, The Economist; June Arunga, Kenyan filmmaker and activist; Mike Gidney, Fairtrade Foundation; Professor Tunde Zack-Williams, University of Central Lancashire Venue: Hay Festival Date: 2nd June 2007 Much of Africa remains crippled by famine, war, disease and underdevelopment. But what is at the root of these problems? Many complain of lack of aid and unfair trade terms, but is Africa destined to be impoverished because of its own political leaders? Is the venality and corruption in Africa's governance at the centre of its struggles? Or are the political leaders doing the best they can in a continent still devastated by the legacy of slavery and colonialism? Listen to the debate (60:50 mins)

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