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"MADE IN AFRICA - FOR AFRICA" FDA NEWSLETTER
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The FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA proudly presents you with the following information that may add value to Africa's development. Please direct any correspondence to: info@isupportafrica.com
The devastation caused by HURRICANE KATRINA has now been rated as the most expensive natural disaster ever - a chilling reality!
On 04 January 2005, following the TSUNAMI DISASTER, I wrote a very similar email - all I had to do was to change a few names - see:
The tragic aftermath of HURRICANE KATRINA in the USA will undoubtedly produce some heart-warming stories of courage and selflessness. We were, sadly, also exposed to acts of violence, looting and lawlessness!
Once again the lack of structured, capacitated civil society organisations became very evident.
The AMERICAN RED CROSS needs to be applauded for their effort in providing the affected people with food and medical attention long before government support was mobilized.
The role of civil society must be acknowledged and their invaluable efforts must be capacitated. In times of need these organisations could make a difference between life and death!
Civil Society could be defined as voluntary associations, organisations, movements and networks that live and work in the social space outside the state and the private sector.
Civil society must be seen as an instrument to provide much needed interaction with the people on the ground. It is evident that, in Africa, interactions between our people, communities, business and governments needs to be addressed to ensure broad-based participation, and in this, civil society organisations, play a vital role. For this critical function, civil society should be acknowledged and their efforts should be capacitated as we face other challenges on the continent and around the world.
We have added a message of condolence (on our world ranked website) to all those affected by HURRICANE KATRINA with a link to the AMERICAN RED CROSS should you wish to make a contribution - see:
I am in need of a "sponsor" to assist with the cost (ZAR17,000.00 or around US$2,600.00) associated with this event - e.g. travel and accommodation. Needless to say we would 'showcase' this sponsor (BIG TIME) on our world ranked website. - If you are able to contribute please make contact:
This event is organised by the Investment Committee of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) and the Government of Brazil in Partnership with the World Bank will be held in the prestigious Headquarters of the Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) in Rio!
The core essence of the forum will focus on "Putting the Policy Framework for Investment into Action" - Africa will be featured prominently at this event!
Participation to this global event is by invitation only and should you wish to attend you are requested to submit justification to:
You are welcome to access our website for more information:
As at 06H33 on Sunday 04 September 2005 the following results were evident on this search:
"business development africa"
"support africa"
Our ISP, Hetzner Africa, made the following website "HIT" statistics available:
May 2005 - First Time Visitors = 4,396 - Total Hits for Month = 73,690 - Average First Time Visitors per Day = 142 - Average Hits per Day = 2,377
June 2005 - First Time Visitors = 5,121 - Total Hits for Month = 86,673 - Average First Time Visitors per Day = 171 - Average Hits per Day = 2,889
July 2005 - First Time Visitors = 5,585 - Total Hits for Month = 88,733 - Average First Time Visitors per Day = 182 - Average Hits per Day = 2,862
August 2005 - First Time Visitors = 4,269 - Total Hits for Month = 67,698 - Average First Time Visitors per Day = 138 - Average Hits per Day = 2,184
We are proud of this achievement and would like to thank HITECH MARKETING for their support in achieving this:
For Africa to succeed in her efforts to develop and prosper ALL of Africa need to take hands.
07 September 2005
Tsunami:-
Katrina:-
Why were the following critical questions not answered when everyone were preparing for this storm?
How will they deal with the aftermath of this storm?
USA holds the bragging rights when it comes to dealing with these kinds of tragedies, movies are made about how advance their crisis management centres operate, yet they are now making all the excuses under the sun to vindicate their racist policies. Famous Black Americans speaking out against their president on national television, gets switched off by the "so-called independent" TV networks. This truly begs the question about the objectivity of the american media. We can easily now assume that their broadcasts are censored by government and the white house.
The poor victims of this storm understood in their minds that because they are USA citizens, their government will immediately deal with whatever happens. A complacent air of expectation was created when everyone was warned about the pending the storm, and thus no-one really planned ahead. Everyone assumed that government will save them, because government has warned them. Unfortunately, the comfort zones that have excisted so long for black americans have now, more then ever, been shattered.
My prayers go out to all who have been affected by this unfortunate event.
Wayne Newton. ***********************************
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