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Title:Africa and the world in the 21st century
Author:Obiegbu, James N.ISNI
Year:2005
Periodical:Nigerian Journal of International Affairs
Volume:31
Issue:1
Pages:119-148
Language:English
Geographic term:Africa
Subjects:development
history
future
Abstract:This article examines the prospects of Africa's development in the 21st century in the context of the assumption that, whereas the 20th century belonged to Asia, the 21st century will belong to Africa. This optimism is based on recent developments in Africa, where democratic and accountable governments have replaced dictatorships. The article presents Africa from its earliest times to the early years of the 21st century, while engaging in an exploration of the possibilities open to the continent. It pays attention to issues bordering on the continent's colonial heritage and post-independence expectations. In reflecting into the 21st century, matters of leadership, education, health, infrastructure, the general economy and basic human freedoms are examined with a view to assessing Africa's chances of development in the new century. The article concludes on the hopeful note that a bright future awaits Africa and calls on the continent's political leadership to rededicate itself. The international community is also urged to complement the efforts of Africans to develop. Ref., sum. [Journal abstract]
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