Everyone has a plan for Africa; but does Africa have the conviction to drive its own? (1), By Dipo Baruwa
It will be determined by whether African governments and institutions can translate collective ambitions into the everyday infrastructure of development: functioning transport corridors, interoperable payment systems, efficient borders… So why does it often appear that Africa has no plan?
It will be determined by whether African governments and institutions can translate collective ambitions into the everyday infrastructure of development: functioning transport corridors, interoperable payment systems, efficient borders, productive industries, reliable energy, skilled labour, deeper financial markets, and institutions capable of coordinating across national boundaries.
It is whether Africa possesses sufficient collective agency to engage those plans from the standpoint of clearly articulated African interests.
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