Does Africa need technology or aid?

Does Africa need technology or aid?

African girl with cell phoneAfter his return from TEDGlobal 2007 in Tanzania, the NY Times’ Jason Pontin writes his analysis of the ongoing debate on what the most important element of Africa’s future success is.

“I think this choice between aid and entrepreneurship is false. If we wait for trade, it will take generations, and people need help now. On the other hand, only entrepreneurship can make us rich.” – Herman Chinery-Hesse, Softtribe, Ghana

 

4 Responses

  1. davidokun says:

    Africa needs both aid and technology. Aid should be developmental as well as emmergency, where needed. It is generosity no logic that can cause the world to help, not just in Africa, but globally.

    Technology and education in Africa is urgent for growth and development

    David

  2. davidokun says:

    Africa needs both aid and technology. Aid should be developmental as well as emmergency, where needed. It is generosity no logic that can cause the world to help, not just in Africa, but globally.

    Technology and education in Africa is urgent for growth and development

    David

  3. Kofi says:

    Well put David. Thanks for your comment.

  4. Kofi says:

    Well put David. Thanks for your comment.

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