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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 2006 World Economic Forum on Africa, to be held in Cape Town, South Africa this week will feature the theme: "Going for Growth".
Africa's growth has achieved its best performance in 30 years with an expected growth of 5,8% for the current year, this following a three year growth average of 5%.
NEPAD was severely criticised by Mr. Haiko ALFELD, Director Africa of the WEF - World Economic Forum. This criticism was for non-performance particularly with regard infrastructure projects not being implemented therefore hampering growth in Africa. More concerning is the comment made by ALFELD: "..there is a sense of disillusionment at the lack of progress from NEPAD, it has lost steam and is seen as an ethos rather that a plan of action. It (NEPAD) has no implementation capacity"
There is no doubt that business, to a large extent, has lost interest in this NEPAD "thing" due to lack of NEPAD Secretariat proactive participation in private sector and civil society initiatives. With the exception of the E-Schools project and possibly a few projects in the Agricultural Sector, all private sector initiated and NEPAD endorsed projects, very little has been achieved - see:
The IDC's - Industrial Development Corporation, Ms Lindi TOYI supported Haiko ALFELD concerns re NEPAD, urging NEPAD to stimulate infrastructure development and to address the private sectors' lack of interest.
Since the NEPAD launch in 2002, has the Foundation for the Development of Africa (FDA) been pleading for a 'process of participation' from the NEPAD Secretariat. This PPP - Process of Positive Participation recently showed signs of promise yet delivered nothing - no implementation. I believe it is now time for the private sector to take the lead, initiate projects and extend an invitation to NEPAD to participate.
Never before has a private sector initiative been better poised to continue supporting this positive growth in Africa. The Foundation for the Development of Africa has through its numerous initiatives, including the promotion of investment and business opportunities in Africa, truly contributed to our continents growth and will continue to do so for time to come.
This morning our websites were featured/ranked/rated 1; 2; 3 and 4 when searching the internet for 'business development africa' on www.google.com this from 128,000,000 (128 million) WebPages.
This is a plea for you to support our FDA AFRICA SUPPORTERS and FDA PARTNERS. There wellbeing indirectly means our wellbeing.
Our FDA AFRICA SUPPORTERS are showcased and branded on every 'index page' within our 600 plus page websites - see:
Our FDA PARTNERS are showcased on our dedicated FDA PARTNER website - see:
The services and products of our supporters/partners are indexed on our PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SERVING AFRICA - This section is becoming very popular and is receiving substantial 'hits' from around the globe - see:
It may be in your interest to participate as a FDA PARTNER - see why:
We need you to support our efforts - please participate:
Please add your name to a growing list of names proclaiming - "YES! I support Africa" - see:
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