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Why is African leadership important?
Without effective leadership, Africa will never be able to overcome its challenges, achieve its full potential, and protect itself from environmental and human exploitation. It is, to our knowledge, the most ambitious attempt to explore leadership across the continent.
How can we overcome underdevelopment?
Overcoming underdevelopment requires a developmental state that first fos- ters domestic markets with policies of import substitution, and then a dual strategy of industrialisation coupled with exchange rate devaluation at the point of export potential.
What are Africa biggest problems?
Terrorism and violent extremism are arguably Africa’s greatest security threats in 2021. Local groups with international terror links are embedded in East, West, and Southern Africa. Their activities foment local conflicts and enable organized crime rackets—destabilizing already fragile political landscapes.
Who is the leader in Africa?
President of South Africa
| President of the Republic of South Africa | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Cyril Ramaphosa since 15 February 2018 | |
| Government of South Africa | |
| Style | Mr President (informal) His Excellency (formal, diplomatic) |
| Type | Head of state Head of government |
Do African leaders set the example that all others must follow?
In this regard, African leaders have failed to set the example that all others must follow. Most African leaders have used their political position to embezzle economic resources- a process that has often involved the mass pauperization of their ‘subjects’ and the deepening of their dependence on the patrimonial favours of the “ruler” 6.
What should young people being trained for leadership in Africa know?
Young people being trained for leadership in Africa should be aware of these dangers and challenges. They should be encouraged to develop character and positive attitudes that will keep them from pitfalls preventing the full development of their countries and peoples.
What are the dangers African leaders have failed to guard?
There are seven main dangers against which African Leaders have failed to guard: 1. The policy of ‘rewarding friends and punishing foes.
Is good governance the solution to our continent’s problems?
It’s clearly that good governance is the solution to the problems that we have on our continent. Peace and security challenges are largely the manifestation of governance challenges such as how we manage our elections. Even issues relating to terrorism, management of diversity, development and others are all about governance.