I
have worked in Africa and on African affairs since 1978. I have seen many
positive changes and also many crises.
Based on my experience and taking into
account key trends such as the very high rate of population growth and the explosive
urbanization that defines many country situations, I can see major challenges
ahead.
For Africa to be a land of opportunities it has first to address the
basic needs of the Africans, from education to health, from jobs to energy. And
therefore create the opportunities for its peoples. This would require much
better governance, more democracy and greater respect for human rights as well
as a new type of international cooperation with Africa, including a large
number of economic investments to be made by the private sector.
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