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Old 03-01-2013, 12:04 AM
 
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Interesting view on Africa's current progress.


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The rise of technocratic leaders in Africa stands out as one of the most significant recent events. In 2012 six African countries (Tunisia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Somalia, Angola, and Senegal) elected engineers as heads of state or government. Other countries such as Nigeria, Eritrea, and Niger are headed by scientists or engineers. The African Union elected a medical doctor as its new chairperson.

This shift in the character of leadership is not accidental but an indication of emerging emphasis on improving economic management. Africa's leaders have been the subject of extensive scrutiny during the last decade as the continent muddled its way through democratic transition.

Two decades ago much of Africa was ruled by autocrats with little economic vision and limited managerial expertise...

Africa's Economic Growth Prospects - Harvard - Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
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Old 03-01-2013, 05:53 AM
 
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That article is so full of crap its not funny. Africa has had a number of great leaders in the past. BUT those great leaders also pushed for independence from western political and economic influence. As a result they were removed. Africa will not be able to prosper until we find a way to free ourselves from western influences politically and economically. THEN real progress can begin.
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Old 03-01-2013, 10:49 AM
 
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Could you name some of those great leaders from the past? I'm trying to think of some who weren't autocratic once they came to power.
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Old 03-01-2013, 11:10 AM
 
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Could you name some of those great leaders from the past? I'm trying to think of some who weren't autocratic once they came to power.
Before I answer you, answer me this. Outside of google, how much research have you done on African leaders? What have you read? Having a opinion based on non facts (assuming you haven't really researched the matter) won't help your understanding.
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Old 03-01-2013, 11:23 AM
 
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Again name me some past Africa leaders who weren't autocratic? I ask because so many were autocratic once they got power. Name me some past leaders who allowed for more than one political party and didn't appoint themselves president for life?
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Old 03-01-2013, 11:30 AM
 
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Here's an example of one of post colonial Africa's best leaders Seretse Khama the first president of Botswana.



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Unlike other countries in Africa, his administration adopted market-friendly policies to foster economic development. Khama promised low and stable taxes to mining companies, liberalized trade, and increased personal freedoms. He maintained low marginal income tax rates to deter tax evasion and corruption...

Seretse Khama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Old 03-01-2013, 11:45 AM
 
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Better leaders to me means those that truly care about the people and work for positives changes for the common man. And of course are not corrupt. Honestly, there have been very few leaders like that, there or here.
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Old 03-01-2013, 01:00 PM
 
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That article is so full of crap its not funny. Africa has had a number of great leaders in the past. BUT those great leaders also pushed for independence from western political and economic influence. As a result they were removed. Africa will not be able to prosper until we find a way to free ourselves from western influences politically and economically. THEN real progress can begin.
Then are you referring to African leaders like Kwame Nkrumah and Sekou Toure as your great African leaders who ermbraced the eastern european influence of one party dictatorships and state run socialist economies? Well how did that turn out for their countries and for the Soviet Union? There wasn't alot of freedom in that eastern European model.
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Old 03-01-2013, 02:07 PM
 
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Better leaders to me means those that truly care about the people and work for positives changes for the common man. And of course are not corrupt. Honestly, there have been very few leaders like that, there or here.
I was just about to say, WHERE in the world have you seen such a thing, until I got to your last sentence.
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Old 03-01-2013, 02:09 PM
 
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Then are you referring to African leaders like Kwame Nkrumah and Sekou Toure as your great African leaders who ermbraced the eastern european influence of one party dictatorships and state run socialist economies? Well how did that turn out for their countries and for the Soviet Union? There wasn't alot of freedom in that eastern European model.
I will ask you again, besides googling, what first hand knowledge do you have of ANY African leaders or what books have you read? If you can't answer me, then I will assume, you don't know.
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