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Mission of Republic of LiberiaTo The United Nations

AFRICAAFRICAGHOSTS OF THE PAST…GHOSTS OF THE PAST…

DEMONS OF THE PRESENT…DEMONS OF THE PRESENT…

VISION FOR THE FUTUREVISION FOR THE FUTURE

M. NATHANIEL BARNESAMBASSADOR & PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVEMISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIATO THE UNITED NATION

02/19/2008

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

•Portrait of Africa•Indicators of Challenges

•Vision of Africa•The Phoenix

•Spheres of Challenges•Self-Reflection/Introspection•Leadership•Resource Management•Relationships

•NAO


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19951995 20052005 19951995 20052005 19951995 20052005 19951995 20052005POPULATIONPOPULATION

(millions)(millions) 782.5782.5 889.1889.1 729.8729.8 732.6732.6 3,451.73,451.7 3,983.03,983.0 725.7725.7 921.2921.2

Birth RateBirth Rate 20.720.7 17.817.8 11.611.6 10.310.3 17.917.9 15.215.2 41.341.3 38.038.0

InfantInfant

MortalityMortality

RateRate

(per 1000)(per 1000)

23.823.8 16.816.8 8.28.2 5.35.3 36.436.4 29.429.4 102.1102.1 93.993.9

LifeLife

ExpectancyExpectancy

(years)(years)

71.971.9 74.574.5 75.775.7 78.278.2 71.471.4 74.274.2 50.750.7 49.149.1

Per CapitaPer Capita

IncomeIncome$12,398$12,398 $18,139$18,139 $13,901$13,901 $20,908$20,908 2,5642,564 2,9562,956 $738$738 $1,054$1,054

20012001 20072007 20012001 20072007 20012001 20072007 20012001 20072007AIDSAIDS

EpidemicEpidemic

(millions)(millions)

1.11.1 1.31.3 0.620.62 0.760.76 3.53.5 4.04.0 20.920.9 22.522.5

Americas Europe Asia Africa

Portrait of Africa

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Vision of AfricaVision of Africa

““The Phoenix”The Phoenix”

The Emergence of A New Renaissance In AfricaThe Emergence of A New Renaissance In Africa

Indices of predictabilityIndices of predictability

Fate of African Heads of StateFate of African Heads of State

The Pursuit of Justice The Pursuit of Justice

The Role of WomenThe Role of Women

The Youth FactorThe Youth Factor

Civil Society LeverageCivil Society Leverage

The Frequency of Democratic Electoral ProcessesThe Frequency of Democratic Electoral Processes

Peace, Stability, Self-Reliance, Economic Prosperity, GlobalPeace, Stability, Self-Reliance, Economic Prosperity, GlobalInfluenceInfluence


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How Can Africa Actualize and Sustain This VisionHow Can Africa Actualize and Sustain This Vision

Four Spheres of ChallengesFour Spheres of Challenges

Sphere of Self-Reflection/IntrospectionSphere of Self-Reflection/Introspection

Sphere of LeadershipSphere of Leadership

Sphere of Resource ManagementSphere of Resource Management

Sphere of RelationshipsSphere of Relationships


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Self-Reflection/IntrospectionSelf-Reflection/Introspection


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Africa Must Come to Grips With The Specter Its PastAfrica Must Come to Grips With The Specter Its Past

•The Glory of the “Cradle of Civilization” …Lost

•The Dehumanizing Effects of Slavery

•The Exploitation and Divisiveness of Colonialism

•The Self-Hatred of Tribalism

•Denial

•Healing

Self-Reflection/Introspection


02/19/2008

Africa Must Confront and Take Responsibility for the Demons of its PresentAfrica Must Confront and Take Responsibility for the Demons of its Present

•Poverty

•Disease

•Illiteracy

•Conflict

•Institutionalized Dependency

•Gender Inequality

•Bad Governance

•Tyranny

•Impunity

•Corruption



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PREREQUISITESPREREQUISITES

• CourageCourage

• Full and Comprehensive ParticipationFull and Comprehensive Participation Gender FactorGender Factor The Role of Civil SocietyThe Role of Civil Society

• JusticeJustice

• ReconciliationReconciliation

• Fairness/Rule of LawFairness/Rule of Law

• SacrificeSacrifice

• Political WillPolitical Will



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Case StudiesCase Studies

CatharsisCatharsis

Truth & Reconciliation CommissionsTruth & Reconciliation Commissions

The Trial of Ex-President Charles TaylorThe Trial of Ex-President Charles Taylor

The Trial and Sentencing of Former Insurgents in Sierra Leone and The Trial and Sentencing of Former Insurgents in Sierra Leone and RwandaRwanda

Expanded Role of Women in Political LeadershipExpanded Role of Women in Political Leadership

The Leverage of Civil SocietyThe Leverage of Civil Society



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Africa Must Strategically Regroup and Take Control of Its DestinyAfrica Must Strategically Regroup and Take Control of Its Destiny

Sphere of Leadership

Sphere of Resource Management

Sphere of Relationships


How Can Africa Actualize and Sustain This VisionHow Can Africa Actualize and Sustain This Vision


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LeadershipLeadership


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Democratic Principles vs. Culture & Traditions

Political Interest/Agendas vs. Institution Building

The Politics of Inclusion•Tribalism & Ethnicity vs. Reconciliation & Integration•The Role of Women•The Leverage of Civil Society•The Power of the Diaspora

The Pursuit of Peace and Stability•Justice•Rule of Law•The Economics of Peace & Stability

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“THE NEW BREED” OF LEADERS FOR AFRICA

•Technocrats & Effective Managers

•Integrity

•Courageous

•Globalist

•Visionary & Good Listeners

•Action Oriented

•Politically Astute

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Resource ManagementResource Management


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Human Development

•Education•Academic

•Primary, Secondary •Institutions of Higher Learning

•Vocational•Adult Literacy•Research Capabilities

•Health Care

•Social Services

•Standards of Excellence

•Statistics & Data Collection

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Equal & Fair Distribution of Benefits From National Resources

•Local Participation In The Decision Making Process

•Wealth Creation

•Equity & Fairness

•Accountability

•Sustainability•Education•Health Care Delivery Systems•Road and Transport Networks

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Resource ManagementResource ManagementSustainability

•Renewable vs. Exhaustible

•Infrastructure

The Environment

•The Paradox of Needs vs. Conservation

•“You Have Exhausted Yours To Become Rich Now You Want Us To Conserve Ours and Remain Poor”

•“Now We Must Pay For The Sins of the Developed World”

•The Matter of Globalization

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RelationshipsRelationships


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RelationshipsRelationshipsInterests/Agendas

•African Decisions…By Africans…For Africans

•Old Perceptions

•Exogenous Influences•US vs. China

•Agendas•Human Right Records•Technology Transfer

•The Pursuit of Democracy

•Dynamic Balance

•“No Free Lunch”•The Power of Relationships

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RelationshipsRelationshipsAID

•The Enigma of Conflict & Development

•While Donor Countries Provide Hundreds of Millions in AID They Export Immeasurable Quantities of Arms and Ammunitions To Africa With No Controls or Monitoring Mechanisms Which Fuels Conflicts and Nullifies Development They Finance

•Donor/Recipient Dynamics

•“Its Our Money, This is How We Want to Spend It”

•“Its Your Money, Tell Us How You Want to Spend It”

•South/South Cooperation

The Issue of Destiny

02/19/2008

NEW AFRICA ORDERNEW AFRICA ORDER



ResourceManagement

Leadership Relationships

02/19/2008

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