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AFRICAAFRICAGHOSTS OF THE PAST…GHOSTS OF THE PAST…
DEMONS OF THE PRESENT…DEMONS OF THE PRESENT…
VISION FOR THE FUTUREVISION FOR THE FUTURE
M. NATHANIEL BARNESAMBASSADOR & PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVEMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIATO THE UNITED NATION
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OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
•Portrait of Africa•Indicators of Challenges
•Vision of Africa•The Phoenix
•Spheres of Challenges•Self-Reflection/Introspection•Leadership•Resource Management•Relationships
•NAO
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19951995 20052005 19951995 20052005 19951995 20052005 19951995 20052005POPULATIONPOPULATION
(millions)(millions) 782.5782.5 889.1889.1 729.8729.8 732.6732.6 3,451.73,451.7 3,983.03,983.0 725.7725.7 921.2921.2
Birth RateBirth Rate 20.720.7 17.817.8 11.611.6 10.310.3 17.917.9 15.215.2 41.341.3 38.038.0
InfantInfant
MortalityMortality
RateRate
(per 1000)(per 1000)
23.823.8 16.816.8 8.28.2 5.35.3 36.436.4 29.429.4 102.1102.1 93.993.9
LifeLife
ExpectancyExpectancy
(years)(years)
71.971.9 74.574.5 75.775.7 78.278.2 71.471.4 74.274.2 50.750.7 49.149.1
Per CapitaPer Capita
IncomeIncome$12,398$12,398 $18,139$18,139 $13,901$13,901 $20,908$20,908 2,5642,564 2,9562,956 $738$738 $1,054$1,054
20012001 20072007 20012001 20072007 20012001 20072007 20012001 20072007AIDSAIDS
EpidemicEpidemic
(millions)(millions)
1.11.1 1.31.3 0.620.62 0.760.76 3.53.5 4.04.0 20.920.9 22.522.5
Americas Europe Asia Africa
Portrait of Africa
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Vision of AfricaVision of Africa
““The Phoenix”The Phoenix”
The Emergence of A New Renaissance In AfricaThe Emergence of A New Renaissance In Africa
Indices of predictabilityIndices of predictability
Fate of African Heads of StateFate of African Heads of State
The Pursuit of Justice The Pursuit of Justice
The Role of WomenThe Role of Women
The Youth FactorThe Youth Factor
Civil Society LeverageCivil Society Leverage
The Frequency of Democratic Electoral ProcessesThe Frequency of Democratic Electoral Processes
Peace, Stability, Self-Reliance, Economic Prosperity, GlobalPeace, Stability, Self-Reliance, Economic Prosperity, GlobalInfluenceInfluence
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Vision of AfricaVision of Africa
How Can Africa Actualize and Sustain This VisionHow Can Africa Actualize and Sustain This Vision
Four Spheres of ChallengesFour Spheres of Challenges
Sphere of Self-Reflection/IntrospectionSphere of Self-Reflection/Introspection
Sphere of LeadershipSphere of Leadership
Sphere of Resource ManagementSphere of Resource Management
Sphere of RelationshipsSphere of Relationships
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Self-Reflection/IntrospectionSelf-Reflection/Introspection
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Africa Must Come to Grips With The Specter Its PastAfrica Must Come to Grips With The Specter Its Past
•The Glory of the “Cradle of Civilization” …Lost
•The Dehumanizing Effects of Slavery
•The Exploitation and Divisiveness of Colonialism
•The Self-Hatred of Tribalism
•Denial
•Healing
Self-Reflection/Introspection
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Africa Must Confront and Take Responsibility for the Demons of its PresentAfrica Must Confront and Take Responsibility for the Demons of its Present
•Poverty
•Disease
•Illiteracy
•Conflict
•Institutionalized Dependency
•Gender Inequality
•Bad Governance
•Tyranny
•Impunity
•Corruption
Self-Reflection/Introspection
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PREREQUISITESPREREQUISITES
• CourageCourage
• Full and Comprehensive ParticipationFull and Comprehensive Participation Gender FactorGender Factor The Role of Civil SocietyThe Role of Civil Society
• JusticeJustice
• ReconciliationReconciliation
• Fairness/Rule of LawFairness/Rule of Law
• SacrificeSacrifice
• Political WillPolitical Will
Self-Reflection/Introspection
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Case StudiesCase Studies
CatharsisCatharsis
Truth & Reconciliation CommissionsTruth & Reconciliation Commissions
The Trial of Ex-President Charles TaylorThe Trial of Ex-President Charles Taylor
The Trial and Sentencing of Former Insurgents in Sierra Leone and The Trial and Sentencing of Former Insurgents in Sierra Leone and RwandaRwanda
Expanded Role of Women in Political LeadershipExpanded Role of Women in Political Leadership
The Leverage of Civil SocietyThe Leverage of Civil Society
Self-Reflection/Introspection
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Africa Must Strategically Regroup and Take Control of Its DestinyAfrica Must Strategically Regroup and Take Control of Its Destiny
Sphere of Leadership
Sphere of Resource Management
Sphere of Relationships
Vision of AfricaVision of Africa
How Can Africa Actualize and Sustain This VisionHow Can Africa Actualize and Sustain This Vision
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LeadershipLeadership
Democratic Principles vs. Culture & Traditions
Political Interest/Agendas vs. Institution Building
The Politics of Inclusion•Tribalism & Ethnicity vs. Reconciliation & Integration•The Role of Women•The Leverage of Civil Society•The Power of the Diaspora
The Pursuit of Peace and Stability•Justice•Rule of Law•The Economics of Peace & Stability
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LeadershipLeadership
“THE NEW BREED” OF LEADERS FOR AFRICA
•Technocrats & Effective Managers
•Integrity
•Courageous
•Globalist
•Visionary & Good Listeners
•Action Oriented
•Politically Astute
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Resource ManagementResource Management
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Resource ManagementResource Management
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Human Development
•Education•Academic
•Primary, Secondary •Institutions of Higher Learning
•Vocational•Adult Literacy•Research Capabilities
•Health Care
•Social Services
•Standards of Excellence
•Statistics & Data Collection
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Resource ManagementResource Management
Equal & Fair Distribution of Benefits From National Resources
•Local Participation In The Decision Making Process
•Wealth Creation
•Equity & Fairness
•Accountability
•Sustainability•Education•Health Care Delivery Systems•Road and Transport Networks
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Resource ManagementResource ManagementSustainability
•Renewable vs. Exhaustible
•Infrastructure
The Environment
•The Paradox of Needs vs. Conservation
•“You Have Exhausted Yours To Become Rich Now You Want Us To Conserve Ours and Remain Poor”
•“Now We Must Pay For The Sins of the Developed World”
•The Matter of Globalization
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RelationshipsRelationshipsInterests/Agendas
•African Decisions…By Africans…For Africans
•Old Perceptions
•Exogenous Influences•US vs. China
•Agendas•Human Right Records•Technology Transfer
•The Pursuit of Democracy
•Dynamic Balance
•“No Free Lunch”•The Power of Relationships
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RelationshipsRelationshipsAID
•The Enigma of Conflict & Development
•While Donor Countries Provide Hundreds of Millions in AID They Export Immeasurable Quantities of Arms and Ammunitions To Africa With No Controls or Monitoring Mechanisms Which Fuels Conflicts and Nullifies Development They Finance
•Donor/Recipient Dynamics
•“Its Our Money, This is How We Want to Spend It”
•“Its Your Money, Tell Us How You Want to Spend It”
•South/South Cooperation
The Issue of Destiny
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NEW AFRICA ORDERNEW AFRICA ORDER
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Self-Reflection/Introspection
ResourceManagement
Leadership Relationships
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