Why is Africa so poor?
At one time, Africa had owned an independent and prospering market before the colonial powers had taken over. Foreigners acquired this economy and divided Africa into arbitrary regions with the intent to exploit its resources. The roads were aligned in accordance to the coast so products could easily be shipped to the respective countries. While these areas were more developed, the remote areas remained untouched, leaving backward and isolated peoples behind. Regional disparities and differences in the population’s quality of life were the results.
The arbitrary borders cut off members of ancient tribes from one another. Until today the agglomeration of several different tribes within the same borders result in a never ending fight over the governmental powers. They lack the national spirit which would be are necessary for stability. When the countries reached their independence from the colonies after World War II they would have to deal with a break-down in their economy and political chaos. Fights over power, numerous civil wars, worsening poverty levels and an overall lack of democratic institutions and thinking all make up a never-ending cycle of deterioration. (Thielke)
Before any donations – whether monetary or material – can help the African countries they must establish their own, independent and stable governments. According to the African economist James Shikwati Africa has to learn to help itself before foreign aid can start supporting African development.
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It’s time for africa to unite and forgive the past, what was done was done can’t go back only forward. Same thing with us african americans yes slavery happened, we can’t change it we are not getting any money for the suffering. It’s over give glory to God and move on. We are holding ourselves back because we are in bondage in our minds It’s over