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Book SynopsisThis book is an in-depth and bold dialogue with several constituencies about the necessity of finding alternative pathways to solve the monumental problems facing the nations of Sub-Saharan Africa. It asserts that the most formidable barriers to progress in Sub-Saharan Africa are Sub-Saharan Africans, particularly the leaders. Thus, for these nations to escape from destitution, change must originate from within. African leaders are reminded that life anchored on the pursuit of money, material wealth, and power by any means, is hollow, empty, and meaningless. The future leaders of Sub-Saharan Africa are reminded that the Creator has endowed them and the citizens of their nations with the talents they need to develop themselves and their societies. Furthermore, nature has been so kind to their nations, endowing them with more than sufficient natural resources. Thus, they need not continue the culture of dependency on the rest of the human race.
Trade ReviewA thoughtful, provocative, fascinating, literate, and controversial examination of the poorest region on earth, Sub Saharan Africa. -Nina Totenberg, NPR (National Public Radio) -- Nina Totenburg, National Public Radio
Table of ContentsTable of Contents List of Tables Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Sub-Saharan Africans and Detrimental Misconceptions Chapter 1: The Pitfalls of Misconceptions of the Creation of Mankind Chapter 2: The Pitfalls of Misconceptions of the Purpose of Life Chapter 3: The Pitfalls of Misconceptions of the Essence of Nationhood Part II: Fundamental Requirements for Change Chapter 4: The People: Visionary Leadership Needed in the Face of Significant Diversity Chapter 5: The People: The Citizens as Potential Producers Chapter 6: Infrastructure Chapter 7: Education Part III: Looking Inward Chapter 8: Beliefs, Desires, and Behavior Chapter 9: Governance and the Rule of Law Part IV: Beyond Foreign Aid Chapter 10: The Role of Donors and NGOs Epilogue Bibliography Index
