I believe that, Africa as it is now need pragmatic leaders, no matter their philosophical inclination. Whether capitalist or socialist, the aim is to as much as possible educate the populace, build roads, hospital and other social amenities. Otherwise, Africa will continue to lag behind in development compared to the rest of the world. BACS19944.
Talking about development, I believe that 80% of Africans are immune to development. There is zero ambition within this percentage of people. If the other 20% try to develop themselves and their countries how do we expect them to thrive if they do not have maximum support? Africa has become like a stagnant water when we speak about the standard of living. BACS191199
For Africa to first develop, we need to do away with our selfish mentality,in as much as we want to have credit to ourselves that we brought about a particular change in our tenure in office it will be in the best interest of Africa to continue developmental project a former leader or president has left unfinished. This will go along way to put so many projects in order and the money wasted on not so important project can be invested into something beneficial (other relevant projects that will better the life of the citizens). I believe that if leadera think in that direction it will go a long way to help Africa.
I will reiterate that they should focus on developing the country and not developing their bank accounts and that of their families. Until this is done by away leaders then I'm afraid we have a long way to go.
We as Africans came to independence poor for 2 reasons. We were eager to speed up our development to provide better lives for our citizens and secondly to consolidate our independence to convert newly won nominal political equality with the rich countries into an economic equality that would earn us respect and a sense of dignity we felt we’ve been denied under colonialism. But as at now it seems Africa is still under colonialism(mental slavery). The fight our past leaders fought for us has not yielded the expected results because our mordern leaders tend to think of themselves more than the country’s development. Africa is still under mental slavery because we still succumb to the demands of the foreigners and still solicit funds from them yet we are unable to attain much development. BACS191208
Africa has every tool it needs to develop, both human and natural resources, but the main issue is the selfish attitude of leaders who amass all the wealth, engage in corrupt practices and nepotism. African countries have forgotten that the most important resource is people, and hence, we must invest in them because having an educated population is the best way to trigger not only economic growth but development, well-being and peace. African leaders travel to other continents for healthcare and better education. Contracts are awarded to foreign contractors instead of nationals. Even the fact that Africa has the highest number of young people but records a high rate of unemployment because leaders have refused to invest in them, rings a bell.
We can not even boast of a better educational system because citizens are not given the necessary skills to prepare them for a digital economy. Healthcare is not access by all. Measures are not put in place to whip up the interest of youth for agriculture, because it serves as a backbone to help in development. Africa can develop if we take advantage of the resources we have.
In terms of development, I believe Africa is still where it is because of selfish reasons instendinstead of the greater good of all. No wonder the rich gets richer and the poor poorer. If we, the upcoming ones with all the education and knowledge aquired both in land and abroad, will invest in our countries, I believe Africa will gradually get there. We do have the resources, but how to apply is the problem. BACS191177
In terms of development in globalisation, the economies of the world are being increasingly integrated, example mobile phones and internet have brought people closer. The world is becoming a smaller place.
Work can be outsourced to any part of the world that has an internet connection because of improvements in traffic infrastructure one is able to reach one’s destination in a short time.
Africa can do this if our leaders of today stop inflating proposal for infrastructure and figures in order to get their 10%. A lot of infrastructural project can be done.
Until we begin to put our nations first as Africans, we will find it difficult to develop our respective countries.
Everything in Africa seem like a football match where teams compare their strengths based on the outcome of the scores. We compete against previous governments instead of focusing on the core agenda of developing our countries when giving the nod.
What matters most is development and not ideologies after all they all deviate from their respective ideologies BACS191218
Globalization and development is really an eye-opening course. For a very long time, we have tied development only to the physical improvement we see taking place in a country. we spend so much energy on economic growth of a country and neglect the very people who'll make development possible.
Development can only be achieved when people living in a country actively and consistently partake in the development process.
Development is a mindset of the individual and needs the individual efforts of every African. Attitude change of everyone will serve as a catalyst to Africa's progress.
Globalization and development as a course has since given perspectives to this phenomenon. i am hoping to learn more moving on...
globalization has made the world a global village, it has made communication and trade simpler and faster, brought about education, competition, technology, foreign investment among others, the negative aspect of it should be critically analyzed We see that globalization promotes western culture which is gradually making us lose our cultural identity and heritage....everyone wants to remain trendy and updated forgetting that it is our responsibility to work on and grow our own...
I believe globalization in its sense is very essential as far as national development is concerned. But the issue is how is it benefiting the African continent as a whole? Our leaders will have to rethink or reconsider some of the treaties they still sign on to. Otherwise, they will end up taking us back into slavery.
It saddens the heart as Africans are being thought how to think and what to do with their own resources. If we are to believe in ourselves and learn to place more value on our reality and knowledge, Africans can develop themselves.
In terms of development, I think Africa still has got a lot of hope. We've got the resources needed. All we need is pragmatic and visionary leaders who will drive positivity and development the hard way as had earlier been started by the likes of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and Acheamping and others. Little by little I believe we shall get there.
Some people keep blaming development issues on colonisation which is right but just to a point. I belive we as Africans for some time have been responsible for under development in the continent. The selfish nature of Africans has seen big man politics gaining deeper roots over the continent. People in power are more concerned about what they amass for themselves and their family than putting effort into developing countries they rule. Africans have totally abandoned our indigenous ways and pitifully clinging to the western ways forgetting globalisation makes way for an integration of cultures which can go a long way to seeing we use our ways with the western ways to develop. Our education system also needs a reform.Its about time studies involves technicalities which will better equip the up and coming generation in the job markets. BACS 19269
Point 1. I largely agree with the post-modern school of thought on development which argues a rather more participatory approach to improving and shaping the dreams and aspirations of the people. It beckons on leadership or governance for the people and by the people and perhaps merges the two extreme schools of thoughts of development i.e. the left and right wing. The confluence of the two schools under this post-modern paradigm would therefore mean that while the state controls certain aspects of the economy and sector , there must should also be a more liberalized, open and free market to make room for the many hardworking private owners of businesss. A locus classicus could be the government being a largely controlling the health sector while the private sector taking over the telecommunication sector
On the two paradigm of development and how they could even merge at a point, in Ghana, ideologically, the NPP could be likened to a largely capitalist party when many elite etc ; the NDC could fall under socialism with respect to its formative principles; However, these parties have found the need to crisscrossed and change these ideologies as and when it needs because the people and their needs must always be paramount and so be it if it means the NPP will invest into more social democratic policies whereas the NDC also veers into creating a more friendly business environment for foreign investors
Point 2. On the slide of the Human Development Index, many African countries have gradually moved away from this index to only looking at the economic indicators to see how best they are developing
Recently, Ghana was reported to have been adjudged the fastest growing economy in the world with about 8% growth potentials after China with about 7%. This may not reflect the "hardships" of the people since there may be no jobs for the youth, higher imports as against exports, post harvest losses, low prices for farm products , high tariffs etc. it goes without saying that sometimes the many giant strides made by our countries do not in any way reflect in the pockets of ordinary people. And for me as a student of this course ,I suggest Africa should be more inclined to the humanistic perspective of defining development due to the many human and labour issues plaguing our continent
Six in number; and I think they are fairly good benchmarks to fostering a "Marshall Plan" for Africa. But a caution is lens should be employed in seeing these six pillars.
Yet again, it could be argued that these so called roadmaps ( project ) were propounded and in fact in fact Modeled after the concept of Westernization; However I shall argue in this submission that , nothing is for free and it is important that Africa always gets a third eye to analysis and adopt what we think is good for us.
In the TeDX talk by the African-born Wold Bank worker, it clear how we could still go by the global trend of achieving development but still be in the remit of our traditional knowledge and indeginous ways of doing things. These principles are fairly productive i.e. 1. Independence should propel development 2. Ways of doing things should be universal and globally accepted 3. Industrialization is development 4. Agro businesses inter Alia, we must also consider our identity, culture and morals. That is not to say that the above are corruption to the fundamentals of our existence , rather a combination of the two will ensure a moral economy. My humble caution is that Africa should not be caught in the pressure of doing things like its colonial masters since they are still waiting to be given a chance to stage a comeback . However , it shouldn't also be left out of the global revolution since no country is an Island.
This talk had a linkage to the development project because of the World Bank's effort to ensuring some development in many African nation-states.
But I deduced from the speech that these aids and supports will continue to have strings attached. The sovereignty of nations has always demanded that all bilateral engagements go in favour of either parties and the countries in these partnerships will always counting to negotiate the best deals for their nations We as Africans should therefore ensure that we make a compelling firm and factual cases for our beloved countries in negotiating development for our countries. For some nations , they can even avoid aid and support from the West due to their vast resources e.g. Ghana's Beyond Aid Agenda ; but for those who believe in the "no country is an island" dictum should ensure that their counties are given the best deals at all times. Perhaps it starts with learning how to say No to some of these projects ( development ) if after realizing it's just a conspiracy tool to further impoverish the continent
In my opinion, development can only be attained if as Africans, we start changing our selfish mindsets and start thinking collectively. We all have to come together to fight for what we believe in. As citizens, we have allowed political leaders to toss and turn us in all directions, signing deals and taking aids that further submerges us into underdevelopment. Africa has long been seen as an easy and profitable market where foreign investors can always get the best deals that will in the long run set us back some pace. Our leaders will have to start questioning every clause, stop thinking about their own pockets and start thinking about the fate of the ordinary people.
Also, the citizens should do away with their political affiliations in order to serve as our own watchdogs and objectively monitor our own affairs. BACS 19543
I think Development is about growth and progress and it cuts across many areas ,it could be personal ,economic,educational,social and so on. Much as Africa’s Development has being on a slow pace I believe that appropriate usage of our resources, especially being able to add some value to the raw form of resources we can gain more income inoder to aid our developmental projects.
I think Development is about growth and progress and it cuts across many areas, it could be personal, economical, educational,political and social. Much as Africa’s Development has being on a slow pace , I believe that appropriate usage of our resources,especially being able to process and add more value to our resources before they are being exported will help us gain more income from them in order to finance our developmental projects. BACS 19796
Africa need generational leaders who think beyond tomorrow and their immediate family. Followers aren't left out in the equation. Followers ought to be diligent in following. Refining problems is enough, palpable actions are needed to move forward as people. BACS191188
I think globalization has made a lot of development in most countries. Especially the African countries. Just that our African leaders always come to power for their selfish interest and not to develop the country. That is why Africa is still not developed and still not getting any benefit through it.
We keep blaming politicians, forgetting that they are the least of our problems.
Africa's issue of development is something that must be looked from all angles.
Much attention must be paid to civil servants and their deeds . These are people who are corrupt even than the politicians and are doing the continent no good.
Groups like students bodies, who are always on the toes of governments for good governance even in their campuses elections propagate unnecessarily, so now what is the guarantee that there is a better future?
We keep blaming politicians, forgetting that they are the least of our problems.
Africa's issue of development is something that must be looked from all angles.
Much attention must be paid to civil servants and their deeds . These are people who are corrupt even than the politicians and are doing the continent no good.
Groups like students bodies, who are always on the toes of governments for good governance even in their campuses elections propagate unnecessarily, so now what is the guarantee that there is a better future?
Worh my point, development will not reach Ghana or Africa as a whole while we patronise their products and culture in to make up oe fill up ours.
Because Africans turn to copy blendly without knowing the genesis of the idea they are bringing or about to initiate.
Again, the generations that are being nurtured are not of good leadership to produce to content of leadership for upcoming ones to portray. So with my view, good governance start from the grass root.
I dont see Africa fully developed without aid or support from the West.
we partronize their products and imports their foods and apparels,hence boosting their economy whilst our economy and culture looks ignored.
Technology has touched every area of human life and colonization has also seen technological modification. Most African countries are still under colonization; is just the change in style due to technology.
I believe Africa is still underdeveloped because of the selfishness of our leaders.
Most of the African leaders tend to enrich themselves with the country's resources rather than embarking on developmental project.
Also,most African leaders refuse to continue developmental projects started by their predecessors,because they feel when the projects is completed the credit will be given to the one who started it and not the one who ended it So they leave these unfinished projects down and start their own wasting lots of money . BACS,19715
It is clear that beyond being endowed with virtually every natural resource this earth beholds and in very large quantities, Africa still lacks the most basic of social amenities such as portable drinking water, electricity and in some cases, even descent toilet facilities. Until we channel our resources in the right directions and nip corruption in the bud,our beloved continent will not see massive developments even in the face of globalization. Thank you. BACS191038
Out of the 3 school of thoughts of development, I think that every country with peculiar concerns and challenges can adopt a particular approach. Ghana for me best fit in the post modern school because we are people who are concerned more about how citizens feel, how much they earn at their work places , how they are treated and how free they are in carrying out their day to day activities. However it should also be noted that the left and right wings may also be relevant even in these contemporary times and age because sometimes in certain regimes the state must stand up to take control over the factors of production. Some may say this regime comes with some oppressions but in countries like Lybia and Korea, this approach has yielded some tangible development. Capitalism on the other hand remains relevant in the American setting. But of course a merger of the two ie the postmodern school is the best in my point of view.
Spanning through centuries and still counting, Africa's development and especially Ghana's remains debatable because going by what Lebret said that development is multidimensional: it indeed means that development embraces economic, social, political, cultural, environmental, and spiritual components of the human well-being. Economically, Africa remains a dependent country since it is able to embark on major projects by soliciting for donor support.
The political terrain in Africa has improved appreciably through globalization as well as its socio-cultural practices.
Meanwhile, there are many defects in the African governance system which can be nipped in the bud. Some of the defects include high corruption practices, the recent situation of political party vigilante groups and the wasteful use of the countries resources.
We as Africans need to discipline ourselves first before development could take place,how well do we take of properties and infrastructure been but up by the state we destroy it and expect government to fix it high time we stopped depending on government to solve some issue when we could come together to find solution to it,political instability is something that is depriving Africans of development with project not been completed and changing laws set by previous government Ghana is said to have increase economically but it is not evident in our condition of living.Our education and health sector should be our leaders outmost priority but is not so the reality is corruption and bribery and giving incompetent people position to hold they end doing nothing but get paid in huge sums with tax payers money.I believe as citizens we can begin to do something towards the development of African countries with a good mind discipline and love for each other
Development can only be achieved, when leaders of Africa are zealous and determine to have an achievement for themselves and by themselves, without being a dependent on the western world,Africa as a continent must rise and do right for it self enough of the selfish capitalist let be selfless and build Africa we have all the needed resources. BACS191012
African countries gained political independence, however, economic independence wasn't ascertained. Henry Truman's speech only seemed to be an extended hand to help the African continent as well as other nations.
This development project has been labelled as a political and intellectual response to the independence at such time. This project received resistance from the newly independent countries, however, the overthrow and coupe d'etat weakened the African countries. Hence, became susceptible to this project.
Just as Dombisa Moyo explained in her book "Dead Aid", emphasized on the impact of AID on African countries. If resources are only controlled by the state, there is going to be high inequalities in the distribution of properties.
What was the development pattern of the African before the influx of the Whiteman?
This was help to design a model to help develop Africa.
Globalization in itself is a process and not an end therefore, I believe its the duty of the heads of our continents to know which part of it best suits his continent and go for it rather than just following the global trends forgetting the fact that, some of those things are not applicable to them. secondly, they should not leave everything pertaining to them and go for the global view but rather add the good aspects of the global view to what they already have as a people.
I strongly agree with the post mordernization school of thought. Development is not a one man goal to achieve be it a politician or an individual alone. Like a typical building, it takes various tools and equipments to have a firm structure likewise development. Initiatives like the 1D1F by the present government if implemented, will go a long way of increasing industrialization as well as employment in the country. When employment is high, the standard of living will be better. With regards to the free SHS initiative, there would be increased education and knowledge among many which would in turn help citizens come up with great ideas to develop the country. In this vein, should other African countries buy into these initiatives, perhaps, Africa will develop sooner than anticipated. However, corruption, greed and the inability to have foresight unfortunately have slowed the development of Africa. Third world countries have cried enough over spilled milk i.e. colonial masters, it is time for Africa to put the past on hold and focus on how to attain development.
Development encompasses economic, which entails industrialisation and structural advancement; socio-political, which has to do with the political and social systems attaining the standards that facilitate effective utilization of resources; and human development, which has to do with health, education and the economic well-being of the individuals. By narrowing the discussion to physical infrastructural development or any one of the underlying factors that determines the level of development of a country is to make the discourse a myopic exercise. The world economy is designed to make the rich countries richer and the poor countries poorer. Not until we dismantle trade blockages within the African continent and encourage free trade with our African neighbours, we will be subjected to the pricing regimes of the developed economies and continue to underdeveloped. How do you develop when you cannot determine the prices of your own commodities? How do you development with quota systems, trade tariffs and other trade blockages when your own market is flooded with different types of commodities from those who restrict you from entering their markets with their tariffs? The claws of colonialism left the flesh of African states for the fangs of globalization (neo-colonianism) to take their place. BACS19947
I am quite fascinated by the last assumption of the Development Project as discussed in Lecture One which asserts "A trickle-down effect of creating systemic inequalities."
Having read some introductory literature on the trickle-down theory, I am not certain if 1)proponents of the Project such as Truman meant that it would benefit business and corporations and eventually trickle down to help raise many from inequalities or that it would benefit a few and 'create' inequality.
some major challenges that the African economy continually faces is the structural transformations that would create more jobs and reduce poverty. this challenge can be tackled by deepening investment in agriculture and developing agricultural value chains to spur modern manufacturing and services. African governments must prioritize and encourage a shift toward labor-absorbing growth paths as well as invest in human capital, particularly in the entrepreneurial skills of youth, to facilitate the transition to higher-productivity modern sectors. BACS19458
Africa's internal problems emanate from the ideological differences and warfare ongoing between the capitalist and socialists .What we need is a united front,an amalgam of political ideologies to move forward as a nation rather than otherwise
Africa's internal problems emanate from the ideological differences and warfare ongoing between the capitalist and socialists .What we need is a united front,an amalgam of political ideologies to move forward as a nation rather than otherwise
Africa's internal problems emanate from the ideological differences and warfare ongoing between the capitalist and socialists .What we need is a united front,an amalgam of political ideologies to move forward as a nation rather than otherwise
The current pace of globalization gives no choice to small developing countries to be unproductive hence leaves Africa with no choice than to integrate into the world markets if they desire to succeed.
In concurrence with the Post development thought, Africa as a continent is endowed with immense natural and human resources as well as great cultural, ecological and economic diversity and therefore there is a need for development theory to be less programmatic and more concerned with flexibility and adaptability. This in turn will ensure creative ideas and inventions that will make life easier and better for Africans. Most African nations suffer underdevelopment and absolute poverty due to the corrupt nature of leaders and citizens as well as their poor attitude towards work. This and many more reasons validate the fact that both the state and individuals alike must play an active role in bringing about development.
Even though we have to follow certain indicators such as the GDP and others to measure our development, we should also create opportunities and avenues for our fellow men to be able make an impact in our society. Development does not happen overnight so government should be able to invest in Ghanaian innovations and technologies that would create job opportunities and give people a source of income. We should be able to make indicators that suit our lifestyle and available resources that can be developed such as our human resources.Policies should also be practical and feasible to implement for the betterment of the country. BACS 19662
As much as I agree with the points the opponents raised against Globalization, I also think the proponents also raised laudable points which to me seem to almost refute the former BACS191218
BACS19005 As African's we must develop our own methods of analyzing whether we are developed or not. We cannot sit for somebody who doesn't know what our culture is to determine whether or not we are developed. The African union should organised itself to create successful patterns for the people. Its high time our leaders started thinking out side the box.
Globalization in itself is good but how we as a people view and access it is the issue. our leaders must have a rethink and just buy into the parts of globalization that will benefit their people but not embrace everything globalization because some of the things cannot fit into our settings. we have our own values and ethics as a people which should be respected and modified if need be.
Almost all of us in this country know that it is the government that contributes to our developmental setbacks.Members of the executive and legislative arms of government at most times have their agendas planned already before power is vested into their hands.Developing countries never advance to the developed stage and keep on retrogressing as a result of how the central government operates. The position of the right-wing social sciences need to be emphasized in the minds of citizens for them to ascertain that rapid development could only come about if the state was rolled back. Under the development project,one assumption that arose was that nation states should be the framework of development.The nation states regulates the public affairs of the nation and is a system of organization in which people with a common identity live inside a country with firm borders and a single government.Development can only be attained if as a nation state,we can identify ourselves and also believe that we are connected to each other. BACS19203
Africa will continue to be described or termed as underdeveloped, if we(Africans) keep on patronizing western goods, leaders in Africa always relying on foreign aids which at the end of the day they(African leaders) tend to succumb to their rules, as to what to do with the aid and otherwise.
Now to the point of the development debate, my support is for the capitalist(right wing). I believe the state staying aside for the market or people to do everything for development is an idea that is plausible. Providing a suitable platform for the betterment of the country.
I support the right wing of development( Capitalist View) because I believe there is development when and where the state provides a leveling ground or suitable platform where everyone can develop. Hence, leaving the state alone, to take hold of development or determine the pace of development is limiting.
Again on the human index of development, I am of the view that using that as a measure of development is restrictive. the western measure of development cannot be used as a measure of development for Africans, different factors play in the western world compared to the African continent, therefore Africans themselves should determine their measure of development.
Development is a conscious effort that Africans should make.This begins with our mindset,if we are able to put our hands on the plough to achieve development then we are not supposed to look back.We should concentrate on developing our human and other resources instead of copying blindly from others who are one a different level.Africa will be great if we quit politicizing every project the former did.God bless us all.
Africa can develop if we depend on natural and human resources to develop our interiors. If we change our taste and mindsetabout everything coming from the West. How can we build our economy for development when we affirm Western supremacy by importing almost everything from there? How can we develop when we keep pursuing the world bank for loans which comes with an interest as huge as the loan taken. The citizens can do their best, but if their representatives(the government) fails, thier labour is meaningless.
Over many centuries, human societies across the globe have established progressively closer contacts. Recently, the pace of global integration has dramatically increased. Unprecedented changes in communications, transportation, and Technology. We as a country should try to adjust to the new trend.
Most countries have been globalized in an indirect way and those who took it in good faith are benefiting positively from it. Ghana is globalized in so many ways in a negative way because of our attitude and how we think about things and for Ghana to develop we all need to change our attitudes. Even though it has spread across the veins of the world, at the same time it has been showcased as part of disturbing ingredient which is not always taste as the best one. BACS19475
Africans are still undeveloped because of our attitudes. We make garbages in our homes and wait for the rains to fall so we can push it in. Why wont we experience floods every year. Let's change our ways so we can grow. BACS19011
trying to do better by them but they wont give us the chance so we end up joining for fear of being eliminated. We do have the resources, but how to apply is the problem as my mate has said but who knows…..we will gradually get there. BACS191032
Africans underdevelopment is due to neocolonialism. Though Africans claim they are independent yet allows the Western’s influence on their governance. Her leaders are almost like instruments used to accomplish the desires of the West and not to concentrate on developing Africa . BACS19167
Atakora Collins BACS191162. The reason why Africa is still under developed is our mentality and attitudes towards issues. The Europeans are not better than us is the way the do their things
Atakora Collins BACS191162. The reason why Africa is still under developed is our mentality and attitudes towards issues. The Europeans are not better than us is the way the do their things
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I believe that, Africa as it is now need pragmatic leaders, no matter their philosophical inclination. Whether capitalist or socialist, the aim is to as much as possible educate the populace, build roads, hospital and other social amenities. Otherwise, Africa will continue to lag behind in development compared to the rest of the world. BACS19944.
Talking about development, I believe that 80% of Africans are immune to development. There is zero ambition within this percentage of people. If the other 20% try to develop themselves and their countries how do we expect them to thrive if they do not have maximum support? Africa has become like a stagnant water when we speak about the standard of living.
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I agree with Kean, whether capitalist or socialist, what matters is that the systems put in place under either orientation works.
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For Africa to first develop, we need to do away with our selfish mentality,in as much as we want to have credit to ourselves that we brought about a particular change in our tenure in office it will be in the best interest of Africa to continue developmental project a former leader or president has left unfinished. This will go along way to put so many projects in order and the money wasted on not so important project can be invested into something beneficial (other relevant projects that will better the life of the citizens). I believe that if leadera think in that direction it will go a long way to help Africa.
I will reiterate that they should focus on developing the country and not developing their bank accounts and that of their families. Until this is done by away leaders then I'm afraid we have a long way to go.
BACS19453
We as Africans came to independence poor for 2 reasons. We were eager to speed up our development to provide better lives for our citizens and secondly to consolidate our independence to convert newly won nominal political equality with the rich countries into an economic equality that would earn us respect and a sense of dignity we felt we’ve been denied under colonialism. But as at now it seems Africa is still under colonialism(mental slavery). The fight our past leaders fought for us has not yielded the expected results because our mordern leaders tend to think of themselves more than the country’s development. Africa is still under mental slavery because we still succumb to the demands of the foreigners and still solicit funds from them yet we are unable to attain much development.
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Africa has every tool it needs to develop, both human and natural resources, but the main issue is the selfish attitude of leaders who amass all the wealth, engage in corrupt practices and nepotism. African countries have forgotten that the most important resource is people, and hence, we must invest in them because having an educated population is the best way to trigger not only economic growth but development, well-being and peace. African leaders travel to other continents for healthcare and better education. Contracts are awarded to foreign contractors instead of nationals. Even the fact that Africa has the highest number of young people but records a high rate of unemployment because leaders have refused to invest in them, rings a bell.
We can not even boast of a better educational system because citizens are not given the necessary skills to prepare them for a digital economy. Healthcare is not access by all. Measures are not put in place to whip up the interest of youth for agriculture, because it serves as a backbone to help in development.
Africa can develop if we take advantage of the resources we have.
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In terms of development, I believe Africa is still where it is because of selfish reasons instendinstead of the greater good of all. No wonder the rich gets richer and the poor poorer.
If we, the upcoming ones with all the education and knowledge aquired both in land and abroad, will invest in our countries, I believe Africa will gradually get there.
We do have the resources, but how to apply is the problem.
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A life can change when education is funded
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Africa would be a better place if we coin out from our selfish desire.
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In terms of development in globalisation, the economies of the world are being increasingly integrated, example mobile phones and internet have brought people closer. The world is becoming a smaller place.
Work can be outsourced to any part of the world that has an internet connection because of improvements in traffic infrastructure one is able to reach one’s destination in a short time.
Africa can do this if our leaders of today stop inflating proposal for infrastructure and figures in order to get their 10%. A lot of infrastructural project can be done.
BACS 19905
Until we begin to put our nations first as Africans, we will find it difficult to develop our respective countries.
Everything in Africa seem like a football match where teams compare their strengths based on the outcome of the scores.
We compete against previous governments instead of focusing on the core agenda of developing our countries when giving the nod.
What matters most is development and not ideologies after all they all deviate from their respective ideologies
BACS191218
We have so much learning to do when it comes to development, right from the top to the bottom.
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Globalization and development is really an eye-opening course. For a very long time, we have tied development only to the physical improvement we see taking place in a country. we spend so much energy on economic growth of a country and neglect the very people who'll make development possible.
Development can only be achieved when people living in a country actively and consistently partake in the development process.
BACS19852.
Development is a mindset of the individual and needs the individual efforts of every African. Attitude change of everyone will serve as a catalyst to Africa's progress.
Globalization and development as a course has since given perspectives to this phenomenon. i am hoping to learn more moving on...
BACS19637
globalization has made the world a global village, it has made communication and trade simpler and faster, brought about education, competition, technology, foreign investment among others, the negative aspect of it should be critically analyzed
We see that globalization promotes western culture which is gradually making us lose our cultural identity and heritage....everyone wants to remain trendy and updated forgetting that it is our responsibility to work on and grow our own...
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I believe globalization in its sense is very essential as far as national development is concerned. But the issue is how is it benefiting the African continent as a whole? Our leaders will have to rethink or reconsider some of the treaties they still sign on to. Otherwise, they will end up taking us back into slavery.
BACS191125
I believe that Africa must integrate into world markets if they want to succeed in other to learn more ideologies from them.
BACS191191
It saddens the heart as Africans are being thought how to think and what to do with their own resources. If we are to believe in ourselves and learn to place more value on our reality and knowledge, Africans can develop themselves.
BACS 19579
In terms of development, I think Africa still has got a lot of hope. We've got the resources needed. All we need is pragmatic and visionary leaders who will drive positivity and development the hard way as had earlier been started by the likes of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and Acheamping and others. Little by little I believe we shall get there.
BACS19444
Some people keep blaming development issues on colonisation which is right but just to a point. I belive we as Africans for some time have been responsible for under development in the continent. The selfish nature of Africans has seen big man politics gaining deeper roots over the continent. People in power are more concerned about what they amass for themselves and their family than putting effort into developing countries they rule. Africans have totally abandoned our indigenous ways and pitifully clinging to the western ways forgetting globalisation makes way for an integration of cultures which can go a long way to seeing we use our ways with the western ways to develop. Our education system also needs a reform.Its about time studies involves technicalities which will better equip the up and coming generation in the job markets.
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I believe globalization has help in the world development and most especially Africa.
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Our leaders are doing us no good.
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KABU NARTEY's TAKE on this Lecture
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Point 1. I largely agree with the post-modern school of thought on development which argues a rather more participatory approach to improving and shaping the dreams and aspirations of the people. It beckons on leadership or governance for the people and by the people and perhaps merges the two extreme schools of thoughts of development i.e. the left and right wing. The confluence of the two schools under this post-modern paradigm would therefore mean that while the state controls certain aspects of the economy and sector , there must should also be a more liberalized, open and free market to make room for the many hardworking private owners of businesss. A locus classicus could be the government being a largely controlling the health sector while the private sector taking over the telecommunication sector
On the two paradigm of development and how they could even merge at a point, in Ghana, ideologically, the NPP could be likened to a largely capitalist party when many elite etc ; the NDC could fall under socialism with respect to its formative principles; However, these parties have found the need to crisscrossed and change these ideologies as and when it needs because the people and their needs must always be paramount and so be it if it means the NPP will invest into more social democratic policies whereas the NDC also veers into creating a more friendly business environment for foreign investors
Point 2. On the slide of the Human Development Index, many African countries have gradually moved away from this index to only looking at the economic indicators to see how best they are developing
Recently, Ghana was reported to have been adjudged the fastest growing economy in the world with about 8% growth potentials after China with about 7%. This may not reflect the "hardships" of the people since there may be no jobs for the youth, higher imports as against exports, post harvest losses, low prices for farm products , high tariffs etc.
it goes without saying that sometimes the many giant strides made by our countries do not in any way reflect in the pockets of ordinary people. And for me as a student of this course ,I suggest Africa should be more inclined to the humanistic perspective of defining development due to the many human and labour issues plaguing our continent
KABU NARTEY's TAKE on THE DEV PROJECT
Six in number; and I think they are fairly good benchmarks to fostering a "Marshall Plan" for Africa. But a caution is lens should be employed in seeing these six pillars.
Yet again, it could be argued that these so called roadmaps ( project ) were propounded and in fact in fact Modeled after the concept of Westernization; However I shall argue in this submission that , nothing is for free and it is important that Africa always gets a third eye to analysis and adopt what we think is good for us.
In the TeDX talk by the African-born Wold Bank worker, it clear how we could still go by the global trend of achieving development but still be in the remit of our traditional knowledge and indeginous ways of doing things. These principles are fairly productive i.e.
1. Independence should propel development
2. Ways of doing things should be universal and globally accepted
3. Industrialization is development
4. Agro businesses inter Alia,
we must also consider our identity, culture and morals.
That is not to say that the above are corruption to the fundamentals of our existence , rather a combination of the two will ensure a moral economy.
My humble caution is that Africa should not be caught in the pressure of doing things like its colonial masters since they are still waiting to be given a chance to stage a comeback . However , it shouldn't also be left out of the global revolution since no country is an Island.
KABU NARTEY's TAKE ON THE TUTORIAL SESSION
This talk had a linkage to the development project because of the World Bank's effort to ensuring some
development in many African nation-states.
But I deduced from the speech that these aids and supports will continue to have strings attached. The sovereignty of nations has always demanded that all bilateral engagements go in favour of either parties and the countries in these partnerships will always counting to negotiate the best deals for their nations
We as Africans should therefore ensure that we make a compelling firm and factual cases for our beloved countries in negotiating development for our countries. For some nations , they can even avoid aid and support from the West due to their vast resources e.g. Ghana's Beyond Aid Agenda ; but for those who believe in the "no country is an island" dictum should ensure that their counties are given the best deals at all times. Perhaps it starts with learning how to say No to some of these projects ( development ) if after realizing it's just a conspiracy tool to further impoverish the continent
In my opinion, development can only be attained if as Africans, we start changing our selfish mindsets and start thinking collectively. We all have to come together to fight for what we believe in. As citizens, we have allowed political leaders to toss and turn us in all directions, signing deals and taking aids that further submerges us into underdevelopment. Africa has long been seen as an easy and profitable market where foreign investors can always get the best deals that will in the long run set us back some pace. Our leaders will have to start questioning every clause, stop thinking about their own pockets and start thinking about the fate of the ordinary people.
Also, the citizens should do away with their political affiliations in order to serve as our own watchdogs and objectively monitor our own affairs.
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I think Development is about growth and progress and it cuts across many areas ,it could be personal ,economic,educational,social and so on.
Much as Africa’s Development has being on a slow pace I believe that appropriate usage of our resources, especially being able to add some value to the raw form of resources we can gain more income inoder to aid our developmental projects.
I think Development is about growth and progress and it cuts across many areas, it could be personal, economical, educational,political and social.
Much as Africa’s Development has being on a slow pace , I believe that appropriate usage of our resources,especially being able to process and add more value to our resources before they are being exported will help us gain more income from them in order to finance our developmental projects.
BACS 19796
Africa need generational leaders who think beyond tomorrow and their immediate family. Followers aren't left out in the equation. Followers ought to be diligent in following. Refining problems is enough, palpable actions are needed to move forward as people.
BACS191188
This lecture has made my day. There is nothing beneath the surface of the world worthy uniting to accomplish.
BACS19786
I think globalization has made a lot of development in most countries. Especially the African countries. Just that our African leaders always come to power for their selfish interest and not to develop the country. That is why Africa is still not developed and still not getting any benefit through it.
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My comments,
Development will always favor the west if we keep looking at it through their indicators.
Over the years,we have seen that Africa had had to struggle between pure capitalism and pure socialism which has not been absolute.
The paradigms come with consequences and as stated, the cold war brought finality to the dominant paradigm.
China and Russia seem to be doing well, with major western countries now comeeting keenly.
Result?
Africa must develop it's own development paradigm although this may be far fetched
If we all agree development has eluded Africans over the years,then we need to start looking at development from another perspective
Bacs19140.
We keep blaming politicians, forgetting that they are the least of our problems.
Africa's issue of development is something that must be looked from all angles.
Much attention must be paid to civil servants and their deeds . These are people who are corrupt even than the politicians and are doing the continent no good.
Groups like students bodies, who are always on the toes of governments for good governance even in their campuses elections propagate unnecessarily, so now what is the guarantee that there is a better future?
BACS19846
We keep blaming politicians, forgetting that they are the least of our problems.
Africa's issue of development is something that must be looked from all angles.
Much attention must be paid to civil servants and their deeds . These are people who are corrupt even than the politicians and are doing the continent no good.
Groups like students bodies, who are always on the toes of governments for good governance even in their campuses elections propagate unnecessarily, so now what is the guarantee that there is a better future?
BACS19846
Worh my point, development will not reach Ghana or Africa as a whole while we patronise their products and culture in to make up oe fill up ours.
Because Africans turn to copy blendly without knowing the genesis of the idea they are bringing or about to initiate.
Again, the generations that are being nurtured are not of good leadership to produce to content of leadership for upcoming ones to portray. So with my view, good governance start from the grass root.
BACS191206
I dont see Africa fully developed without aid or support from the West.
we partronize their products and imports their foods and apparels,hence boosting their economy whilst our economy and culture looks ignored.
Technology has touched every area of human life and colonization has also seen technological modification. Most African countries are still under colonization; is just the change in style due to technology.
BACS 19449
I believe Africa is still underdeveloped because of the selfishness of our leaders.
Most of the African leaders tend to enrich themselves with the country's resources rather than embarking on developmental project.
Also,most African leaders refuse to continue developmental projects started by their predecessors,because they feel when the projects is completed the credit will be given to the one who started it and not the one who ended it So they leave these unfinished projects down and start their own wasting lots of money .
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It is clear that beyond being endowed with virtually every natural resource this earth beholds and in very large quantities, Africa still lacks the most basic of social amenities such as portable drinking water, electricity and in some cases, even descent toilet facilities. Until we channel our resources in the right directions and nip corruption in the bud,our beloved continent will not see massive developments even in the face of globalization.
Thank you.
BACS191038
Out of the 3 school of thoughts of development, I think that every country with peculiar concerns and challenges can adopt a particular approach. Ghana for me best fit in the post modern school because we are people who are concerned more about how citizens feel, how much they earn at their work places , how they are treated and how free they are in carrying out their day to day activities.
However it should also be noted that the left and right wings may also be relevant even in these contemporary times and age because sometimes in certain regimes the state must stand up to take control over the factors of production. Some may say this regime comes with some oppressions but in countries like Lybia and Korea, this approach has yielded some tangible development.
Capitalism on the other hand remains relevant in the American setting. But of course a merger of the two ie the postmodern school is the best in my point of view.
BELINDA BENTIL
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Precious Ayitevi said......
Spanning through centuries and still counting, Africa's development and especially Ghana's remains debatable because going by what Lebret said that development is multidimensional: it indeed means that development embraces economic, social, political, cultural, environmental, and spiritual components of the
human well-being. Economically, Africa remains a dependent country since it is able to embark on major projects by soliciting for donor support.
The political terrain in Africa has improved appreciably through globalization as well as its socio-cultural practices.
Meanwhile, there are many defects in the African governance system which can be nipped in the bud. Some of the defects include high corruption practices, the recent situation of political party vigilante groups and the wasteful use of the countries resources.
BACS19964
Globalization and development provide opportunities for an undeveloped counties and also their output through the global connectivity. Thankx
BASC19113
We as Africans need to discipline ourselves first before development could take place,how well do we take of properties and infrastructure been but up by the state we destroy it and expect government to fix it high time we stopped depending on government to solve some issue when we could come together to find solution to it,political instability is something that is depriving Africans of development with project not been completed and changing laws set by previous government Ghana is said to have increase economically but it is not evident in our condition of living.Our education and health sector should be our leaders outmost priority but is not so the reality is corruption and bribery and giving incompetent people position to hold they end doing nothing but get paid in huge sums with tax payers money.I believe as citizens we can begin to do something towards the development of African countries with a good mind discipline and love for each other
BACS19498
Development can only be achieved, when leaders of Africa are zealous and determine to have an achievement for themselves and by themselves, without being a dependent on the western world,Africa as a continent must rise and do right for it self enough of the selfish capitalist let be selfless and build Africa we have all the needed resources.
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African countries gained political independence, however, economic independence wasn't ascertained. Henry Truman's speech only seemed to be an extended hand to help the African continent as well as other nations.
This development project has been labelled as a political and intellectual response to the independence at such time. This project received resistance from the newly independent countries, however, the overthrow and coupe d'etat weakened the African countries. Hence, became susceptible to this project.
Just as Dombisa Moyo explained in her book "Dead Aid", emphasized on the impact of AID on African countries. If resources are only controlled by the state, there is going to be high inequalities in the distribution of properties.
What was the development pattern of the African before the influx of the Whiteman?
This was help to design a model to help develop Africa.
MATILDA MOTTOR
Globalization in itself is a process and not an end therefore, I believe its the duty
of the heads of our continents to know which part of it best suits his continent and go for it rather than just following the global trends forgetting the fact that, some of those things are not applicable to them. secondly, they should not leave everything pertaining to them and go for the global view but rather add the good aspects of the global view to what they already have as a people.
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Globalization has actually led to the opening up of the global economy and the concomitant increase in trade between nations
BACS 191059
I strongly agree with the post mordernization school of thought. Development is not a one man goal to achieve be it a politician or an individual alone. Like a typical building, it takes various tools and equipments to have a firm structure likewise development. Initiatives like the 1D1F by the present government if implemented, will go a long way of increasing industrialization as well as employment in the country. When employment is high, the standard of living will be better. With regards to the free SHS initiative, there would be increased education and knowledge among many which would in turn help citizens come up with great ideas to develop the country. In this vein, should other African countries buy into these initiatives, perhaps, Africa will develop sooner than anticipated. However, corruption, greed and the inability to have foresight unfortunately have slowed the development of Africa. Third world countries have cried enough over spilled milk i.e. colonial masters, it is time for Africa to put the past on hold and focus on how to attain development.
BACS19638
In Africa we are still static instead of been dynamic.but surely we will get there.
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Development encompasses economic, which entails industrialisation and structural advancement; socio-political, which has to do with the political and social systems attaining the standards that facilitate effective utilization of resources; and human development, which has to do with health, education and the economic well-being of the individuals. By narrowing the discussion to physical infrastructural development or any one of the underlying factors that determines the level of development of a country is to make the discourse a myopic exercise.
The world economy is designed to make the rich countries richer and the poor countries poorer. Not until we dismantle trade blockages within the African continent and encourage free trade with our African neighbours, we will be subjected to the pricing regimes of the developed economies and continue to underdeveloped. How do you develop when you cannot determine the prices of your own commodities? How do you development with quota systems, trade tariffs and other trade blockages when your own market is flooded with different types of commodities from those who restrict you from entering their markets with their tariffs? The claws of colonialism left the flesh of African states for the fangs of globalization (neo-colonianism) to take their place.
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Africa will progress more if selfishNess is eliminated from among them. They always think about themselves which is not the best bacs191284
I am quite fascinated by the last assumption of the Development Project as discussed in Lecture One which asserts "A trickle-down effect of creating systemic inequalities."
Having read some introductory literature on the trickle-down theory, I am not certain if 1)proponents of the Project such as Truman meant that it would benefit business and corporations and eventually trickle down to help raise many from inequalities or that it would benefit a few and 'create' inequality.
Awaiting a response.
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Thanks
some major challenges that the African economy continually faces is the
structural transformations that would create
more jobs and reduce poverty. this challenge can be tackled by deepening
investment in agriculture and developing agricultural value chains to spur modern manufacturing and services. African governments must prioritize and encourage a shift toward
labor-absorbing growth paths as well as invest in human capital, particularly in the
entrepreneurial skills of youth, to facilitate
the transition to higher-productivity modern
sectors. BACS19458
The main cause of Africa underdevelopment is "leaders selfishness" until our leaders learn to leave a legacy, we will be static as we are. BACS191017
Africa's internal problems emanate from the ideological differences and warfare ongoing between the capitalist and socialists .What we need is a united front,an amalgam of political ideologies to move forward as a nation rather than otherwise
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Africa's internal problems emanate from the ideological differences and warfare ongoing between the capitalist and socialists .What we need is a united front,an amalgam of political ideologies to move forward as a nation rather than otherwise
Africa's internal problems emanate from the ideological differences and warfare ongoing between the capitalist and socialists .What we need is a united front,an amalgam of political ideologies to move forward as a nation rather than otherwise
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The current pace of globalization gives no choice to small developing countries to be unproductive hence leaves Africa with no choice than to integrate into the world markets if they desire to succeed.
In concurrence with the Post development thought, Africa as a continent is endowed with immense natural and human resources as well as great cultural, ecological and economic diversity and therefore there is a need for development theory to be less programmatic and more concerned with flexibility and adaptability. This in turn will ensure creative ideas and inventions that will make life easier and better for Africans. Most African nations suffer underdevelopment and absolute poverty due to the corrupt nature of leaders and citizens as well as their poor attitude towards work. This and many more reasons validate the fact that both the state and individuals alike must play an active role in bringing about development.
BACS19446
Even though we have to follow certain indicators such as the GDP and others to measure our development, we should also create opportunities and avenues for our fellow men to be able make an impact in our society. Development does not happen overnight so government should be able to invest in Ghanaian innovations and technologies that would create job opportunities and give people a source of income. We should be able to make indicators that suit our lifestyle and available resources that can be developed such as our human resources.Policies should also be practical and feasible to implement for the betterment of the country.
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As much as I agree with the points the opponents raised against Globalization, I also think the proponents also raised laudable points which to me seem to almost refute the former
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As African's we must develop our own methods of analyzing whether we are developed or not. We cannot sit for somebody who doesn't know what our culture is to determine whether or not we are developed. The African union should organised itself to create successful patterns for the people. Its high time our leaders started thinking out side the box.
MATILDA MOTTOR
Globalization in itself is good but how we as a people view and access it is the issue. our leaders must have a rethink and just buy into the parts of globalization that will benefit their people but not embrace everything globalization because some of the things cannot fit into our settings. we have our own values and ethics as a people which should be respected and modified if need be.
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MATILDA MOTTOR
Almost all of us in this country know that it is the government that contributes to our developmental setbacks.Members of the executive and legislative arms of government at most times have their agendas planned already before power is vested into their hands.Developing countries never advance to the developed stage and keep on retrogressing as a result of how the central government operates.
The position of the right-wing social sciences need to be emphasized in the minds of citizens for them to ascertain that rapid development could only come about if the state was rolled back.
Under the development project,one assumption that arose was that nation states should be the framework of development.The nation states regulates the public affairs of the nation and is a system of organization in which people with a common identity live inside a country with firm borders and a single government.Development can only be attained if as a nation state,we can identify ourselves and also believe that we are connected to each other.
BACS19203
Africa will continue to be described or termed as underdeveloped, if we(Africans) keep on patronizing western goods, leaders in Africa always relying on foreign aids which at the end of the day they(African leaders) tend to succumb to their rules, as to what to do with the aid and otherwise.
Now to the point of the development debate, my support is for the capitalist(right wing). I believe the state staying aside for the market or people to do everything for development is an idea that is plausible. Providing a suitable platform for the betterment of the country.
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I support the right wing of development( Capitalist View) because I believe there is development when and where the state provides a leveling ground or suitable platform where everyone can develop. Hence, leaving the state alone, to take hold of development or determine the pace of development is limiting.
Again on the human index of development, I am of the view that using that as a measure of development is restrictive. the western measure of development cannot be used as a measure of development for Africans, different factors play in the western world compared to the African continent, therefore Africans themselves should determine their measure of development.
BACS19663.
Hope our leaders get to understand the real meaning of development and help our poor economy.
BACS19891
Development is a conscious effort that Africans should make.This begins with our mindset,if we are able to put our hands on the plough to achieve development then we are not supposed to look back.We should concentrate on developing our human and other resources instead of copying blindly from others who are one a different level.Africa will be great if we quit politicizing every project the former did.God bless us all.
BACS 19406
Africa can develop if we depend on natural and human resources to develop our interiors. If we change our taste and mindsetabout everything coming from the West. How can we build our economy for development when we affirm Western supremacy by importing almost everything from there? How can we develop when we keep pursuing the world bank for loans which comes with an interest as huge as the loan taken. The citizens can do their best, but if their representatives(the government) fails, thier labour is meaningless.
Over many centuries, human societies across the globe have established progressively closer contacts. Recently, the pace of global integration has dramatically increased. Unprecedented changes in communications, transportation, and Technology. We as a country should try to adjust to the new trend.
BACS191063
Most countries have been globalized in an indirect way and those who took it in good faith are benefiting positively from it. Ghana is globalized in so many ways in a negative way because of our attitude and how we think about things and for Ghana to develop we all need to change our attitudes. Even though it has spread across the veins of the world, at the same time it has been showcased as part of disturbing ingredient which is not always taste as the best one.
BACS19475
Reason for under developing countries such are Africa are still not developed is because of our leaders self-centered ambitions
Reason for under developing countries such are Africa are still not developed is because of our leaders self-centered ambitions
Reason for under developing countries such are Africa are still not developed is because of our leaders self-centered ambitions
BACS19693
Africans are still undeveloped because of our attitudes. We make garbages in our homes and wait for the rains to fall so we can push it in. Why wont we experience floods every year.
Let's change our ways so we can grow.
BACS19011
trying to do better by them but they wont give us the chance so we end up joining for fear of being eliminated. We do have the resources, but how to apply is the problem as my mate has said but who knows…..we will gradually get there. BACS191032
RewdiRe through again it giving me a much better insight.
Nana Komeh Abboah-Offei
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Africans underdevelopment is due to neocolonialism. Though Africans claim they are independent yet allows the Western’s influence on their governance. Her leaders are almost like instruments used to accomplish the desires of the West and not to concentrate on developing Africa .
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Atakora Collins BACS191162. The reason why Africa is still under developed is our mentality and attitudes towards issues. The Europeans are not better than us is the way the do their things
Atakora Collins BACS191162. The reason why Africa is still under developed is our mentality and attitudes towards issues. The Europeans are not better than us is the way the do their things
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