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The Power of Partnerships in Africa, by Kofi Annan

We are witnessing a historic change to the development paradigm. Drastic spending cuts in the United States, uncertainty around Europe’s common currency and the consequences of the earthquake in Japan are reordering international priorities and put further pressure on aid budgets. At the same time, development needs in Africa are multiplying as climate change and… Continue reading The Power of Partnerships in Africa, by Kofi Annan

Africa: ‘Continent of Hope’, Kofi Annan

The foreword to the Africa Progress Report 2011, by the former United Nations Secretary-General: The last year has been particularly eventful for the continent, and the world as a whole. A growing debt mountain in the United States, uncertainty around Europe’s common currency and the consequences of the earthquake in Japan are reordering the industrialized… Continue reading Africa: ‘Continent of Hope’, Kofi Annan

Africa Transforms to ‘Continent of Hope,’ Says Annan

Cape Town — Despite high-profile setbacks, Africa has in the past decade changed from being “the hopeless continent” to “the continent of hope”, former United Nations chief Kofi Annan says in a report issued Thursday. “Countries and companies are increasingly shifting their attention from Africa’s problems to its vast potential and abundant opportunities,” he says.… Continue reading Africa Transforms to ‘Continent of Hope,’ Says Annan

Stop Belittling and Denigrating the Ability and Competency of African Women!

In the Holy Bible, it is stated that God created man before a woman. Many people do not understand why God took this action but I believe He might have used man as a rough draft before coming out with the final masterpiece, in this case the woman. This clearly shows how unique and precious… Continue reading Stop Belittling and Denigrating the Ability and Competency of African Women!

Importance of Electronic Media to The Democratic Development of Ghana.

The branches of government in a democracy are as follows: the Executive branch, the Legislative branch and the Judiciary. Even though the electronic media is not a direct institutional branch it forms part and parcel of any successful political set up that can be described as a good democracy. The media is the interface or… Continue reading Importance of Electronic Media to The Democratic Development of Ghana.

Business in Africa: It’s Boom Time if You Can Dance

There is much more happening in Africa than what you see on TV. There is a reason the world’s big businesses are paying closer attention to the continent known for its challenges like poverty, disease, gang rape and high maternal and infant mortality. Some of the portrayals are real. Last week, former President of Nigeria, Olusegun… Continue reading Business in Africa: It’s Boom Time if You Can Dance