Realism and Responsibility

Realism and Responsibility

"Realism and Responsibility
Listen to some of the new wise men of Africa. They insist that unless Africans get their own house in order, aid will not fix anything.
By Fareed Zakaria, Newsweek, June 20, 2005

... it is American (and European) policy to deny Africa access to our markets. We subsidize a few hundred of the richest agricultural companies in the world, and prevent tens of millions of the world's poorest people from participating in free trade and capitalism. It is estimated that if Africa gained 1 percent more of the world's share of exports, it would be worth five times the total amount of foreign aid it receives. So America is correct: good government policies are key—but in this crucial case, it's our policies that need improving."

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