Opinion - Mutambara reinforced this view and further argued for a shared national economic vision. He stressed the need for Africa to build a capable state as a driver of development
Mutambara reinforced this view and further argued for a shared national economic vision. He stressed the need for Africa to build a capable state as a driver of development
As we celebrate Africa Day and look forward to the general elections in South Africa, the University of Johannesburg's Institute for the Future of knowledge in South Africa reflected on the state of democracy on the continent last week during a public discussion titled"Democracy and Development in Africa: How Far, How Well?"
He added that it is imperative for Africans to understand the shared responsibilities of both the government and its citizens in identifying their needs and formulating and implementing policies to meet them. Only then can democracy and development be defined in the context of Africa to fulfil the needs of Africans.
He added that it is imperative for Africans to understand the shared responsibilities of both the government and its citizens in identifying their needs and formulating and implementing policies to meet them. Only then can democracy and development be defined in the context of Africa to fulfil the needs of Africans.
Hamilton focused on de-development and de-growth, drawing on the case of South Africa. He argued that in the South African context, a shift towards sustainability has not been a matter of choice, but rather a consequence of de-development. Factors such as poorly maintained and failing infrastructure have resulted in the lack of the provision of basic needs, leading to the privatisation of supply mechanisms to sustain the South African economy and maintain its developmental trajectory.
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