Africa in the 21st century: can despair be turned to hope?

摘要

Two thirds of people living in sub-Saharan Africa are desperately poor. Health and education standards continue to deteriorate. More money is spent on debt servicing than on health and education. Within Africa, corruption, wars, and lack of commitment to health (especially women's health) have contributed towards the appalling health indices. The role of the industrialised countries in destabilising Africa needs to be openly debated.