I have always wondered why the death rate from diseases in most developing countries is so high. For example, in 2003 alone, more than 1,000... »
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If it is not helping why continue?
I have read several comments around the internet from people that have condemned Dambisa Moyo author of Dead Aid for her idea that aid to Africa is not helping and therefore should be stopped. From what I have heard and read all she is suggesting is that we start talking about what is not working and hopefully we will discover... »
Put An End to Somali Pirates
I find myself begging that someone goes and takes out each one of those pirates from Somalia who thinks they have just found a new occupation that will make them rich. The biggest mistake was giving the first group of pirates that $30 million for nothing. Now we have a whole group of people with guns deciding this is the... »
Africa ‘loses out on mining cash’
Mineral-rich African states have been deprived of huge sums of royalties and taxes by mining firms, a report says. The report, by prominent development charities, blames a lack of legislative oversight and excessively generous tax concessions agreed with the firms. It says some mining companies have also avoided paying tax through secret contracts with African governments. The study covers South Africa, Sierra Leone,... »
Development in Africa
I found this article on NPR, which asks the question why Africa is still poor compared to other continents. I have several reasons, but I am not sure that the reasons are the same for the entire continent. NPR.org, October 9, 2006 · I was driving with my 3-year-old son through Guguletu, a township on the outskirts of Cape Town, South... »
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