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Why Africa is poor?
May 29, 2010 - 03:38 PM
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Africa is a continent that possesses what it takes to move out of the third world countries mapping. It has intellectual human capacity –a people dedicated to service and hard work; and rich natural resources, though, the mere fact that most countries in Africa are found to be failed states already sets a pointer that the continent is poor.
While the continent struggles through a stagnated growth margin with a weak economy, dysfunctional educational system, poor healthy care delivery structure and massive unemployment.
One factor which contributes to the continent's continuous snail growth is her leadership. The governments have failed to render service but prefer to be served. There seem to be very little political will on marking up strategies to ensure sustainable development.
Another major one is the cash economy currently operated in the continent. This is the biggest and hidden maggot that cripples micro economy sector like the small medium enterprises (SMEs) -the bedrock of a growing economy and continuously pull downward the entire macro economy.
read more here
http://unyimeabasi.blogspot.com/2010/05/why-is-africa-poor.html
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
July 12, 2010 - 06:31 AM
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I completely refuse to accept that africa is poor...put it rarher that we the african people are the ones who are poor in mind. We allow the western governments through our weak, selfish and egomaniacs leaders to steal from us in day broad light.
Africa is blessed with so much resources, about 60% of the world resources are africa, which means we are rich. I blame the poverty,Aids spread out, poor infrastructure e.t.c on african leaders, who having been given the tasks mismanages the resouces,amassing wealth ao themselves and their families. This a big shame...untill our leaders learn to be selfless and use our resouces appropriately and equitably, africa shall foever be considered poor when in the actual sense its actually the richest continent.
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
July 12, 2010 - 01:32 PM
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I think its better to be polite once and for all. Yes, Africa's got both human intellect and natural resources; we've got what it takes to stand out. But we won't be so neglecting to realise that lack of proper application of these resources has landed us not at the front stage.So let me ask, where do you rate Africa, Third-world or First-world?
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
July 28, 2010 - 09:50 PM
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I agree with statement that African poverty is caused by misuse of funding by the government.
Malaria is also a major factor as the differences in quality of life between African and Central American nations can be compared. Both of these regions have been controlled or "stolen from in broad daylight" from more developed countries but malaria is not as prevalent in Central America and the poverty is not as severe there.
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
August 13, 2010 - 05:47 AM
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We have got what it takes to pull ourselves out of that poverty. Our leaders have failed, our fathers have turned our continent into a den of thieves and what we need is a generation of leaders who understand that leadership is not about what you get out but about what you put in. The African people have the best solutions to their problems and unless their potential is harnessed, the west shall keep on pumping money into projects that do not succeed because they lack the good will of the people. We can not afford to subscribe to goverments that are puppets for western or eastern interests. The African people should stand proud, stand together, and say no to bad leadership. We are not just the future of Africa, what we do now shapes the destiny of Africa.
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
August 13, 2010 - 09:44 AM
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Our leaders is a major factor in Africa's downward position. Imagine the recent oil spill action in the gulf of Mexico and the action of the US government.
[link="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/o/oil_spills/gulf_of_mexico_2010/index.html?scp=1-spot&sq=bpoilspill&st=cse"]
But in Nigeria, West Africa, people of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria had lived with oil spillage for more than a decade without a sustainable solid agreement to alleviate the effect of the spillage on the people.
The continued effect of the spillage is POVERTY cos farmers and fishermen now have no option.
The failure of Exxonmobil, Shell, and the likes drilling oil in the region is a result of some leaders who prefer to butter their personal pocket at the detriment of the people's health.
On the other hand, the western corporations drilling in these region capitalize on the greediness of these people and act with deaf-ears to the groaning of the people.
However, it is high time that young Africans stand out to advocate for credible leadership, while preparing for a take-over. Else, this trend of corruption will persist.
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
August 13, 2010 - 09:49 AM
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Our leaders is a major factor in Africa's downward position. Imagine the recent oil spill action in the gulf of Mexico and the action of the US government.
[link="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/o/oil_spills/gulf_of_mexico_2010/index.html?scp=1-spot&sq=bpoilspill&st=cse"]
But in Nigeria, West Africa, people of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria had lived with oil spillage for more than a decade without a sustainable solid agreement to alleviate the effect of the spillage on the people.
The continued effect of the spillage is POVERTY cos farmers and fishermen now have no option.
The failure of Exxonmobil, Shell, and the likes drilling oil in the region is a result of some leaders who prefer to butter their personal pocket at the detriment of the people's health.
On the other hand, the western corporations drilling in these region capitalize on the greediness of these people and act with deaf-ears to the groaning of the people.
However, it is high time that young Africans stand out to advocate for credible leadership, while preparing for a take-over. Else, this trend of corruption will persist.
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
August 16, 2010 - 03:43 AM
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Itis not a disputed fact that the future of Africa indeed lies in our hands as youths. However, as youthful as we maybe right now, we recognize that our governments have continued to eclipse us to reach our utmost full potential in order to change things. Very few countries have empowerement programmes for youths. Unemloyment levels are high such that most african graduates have resorted to drinking and other drug abuses.
This is a uncalled for state of affairs...surely, africa is not poor our leaders have totally failed us. And the only hope for the future, the youths, have being left to alone to rot...what is wrong with our black skins? Why cant we promote our on welfae and help our fellow people reach their full potential?
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
September 24, 2010 - 11:02 AM
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I think that th Western world thinks that Africa is poor because there are so many organizations that are raising money for the poor children (ex. World Vision) and that's all we see in the media. All we hear about is how Africa is so poor and that we have to help them. I feel like I have no idea just how rich and wonderful Africa really is because all I've ever seen of it are starving children on TV. When I see pictures of things like the Victoria Falls or other incredible natural things like that I think "Wow, Africa is beautiful." I wish I knew more about Africa's true beauty and cultural wealth.
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
October 6, 2010 - 11:18 AM
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It raises a lot of questions as to why aids are shifted to Africa as purported by the media. On the other hand, rich African people are dumping money in foreign banks, paying taxes and developing other continents; leaving their continent inwhich the source the monies to be undeveloped.
This is one lesson everyone must learn, average Africans are working so hard to save money in banks, without getting loans; but others are using the backdoor to get loans from African banks to do business outside. How will the country grow its economy then?
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
January 31, 2011 - 09:06 AM
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I strongly believe, that the so called poverty we are calling is because we as Africans have not realized what we can do and what seems best for us. In other words, if we can talk about bad leaders, but who chooses them? or poor education, why not go for what interests us. Say exploring our talents, so that we can do what we love, but rather love to be slaves as job seekers other than job creators. Come on, let's stop some of the blemish game and catch up as the new generation to get on the road for better Africa. As up coming generation remember we are the new leaders and development practitioners to change the system of education, introduce a democratic way of governance among others and not mediocrity that we are experiencing to date. This issue is a bit psychological and use of our will, what we choose to do as Africans determines a lot. The decisions we make as individuals make a lot of impact to Africa as a whole, in elections and personal will. Never the less, the love for our continent Africa that is not poor but rich by nature. Yet, we the inhabitants are making it so, God bless.
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
February 9, 2011 - 08:49 AM
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I think Africa is poor because... they have not enough schools and not enough hospitals. People have bad conditions to life. I would like to help them. But how???
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
February 10, 2011 - 11:14 AM
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come on Katkaj that's wonderful that you acknowledge and have a clear view of the conditions that truly Africa as a continent is facing. You seem to have a will that actually makes you ask how? with that kindly mind and desire to help. I thing first as a development student and practitioner you must get to the roots, because the conditions you highlight are the branches. there are factors that have brought about these conditions that our beautiful African Continent is encountering. However, you have to look at what is in line with your interest in tackling these roots say corruption, bad governance or human development among others and take action. Africa is not poor but we the people must realize that we are the agents and center of the development of our continent, God bless.
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
February 10, 2011 - 07:04 PM
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Both katkaj and Ambrose are quite on course. Africa's education is still emerging. Maybe it would have by now got to a stage of pride but for the mere fact that Africa is yet to experience good governance and democracy poses undaunted challenge to the realization of these issues.
As young Africans home and in diaspora are conscious of these constraints, we will in no time make the difference in governance and exhibit good leadership, which will enhance all standards in Africa's development.
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Re: Why Africa is poor?
February 11, 2011 - 07:34 AM
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I strongly agree with maclato.Africa has come a long way and a lot has to be done to get where we want to be but we must have in place leaders who are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes. When I look at what is happening in Africa currently, I can not help but question and wonder what our future holds as a continent. from the post election violence in Kenya, the democracy issues in Ivory Coast, to Tunisia and Egypt. These are all incredibly rich countries, amazing cultures and people. So what is missing? Good governance is a very important requirement in a success story for any country. Look at Rwanda. it is one of the smallest contries in Africa and yet it is doing great. It does not have as much natural resources as Uganda does. According to current findings, Uganda has oil, gold, iron ore, the list is endless. Guess what, we are in the top most corrupt countries in the world. Rwanda is not as rich as we are but the leadership has been able to achieve so much in such a small time. We could do anything,but if good governance is lacking then we are wasting our time?
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