Higher education institutions in Africa can be traced back to two or three centuries B.C. Alexandria library and Museum were good manifestation to that. It was argued that for well over a millennium, the scholarly achievements of ancient Alexandria served as guiding lights for the great humanists of European Renaissance
I commend the organizers of this forum, The Africa Institute of the Turkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies, for the initiative of this Turkish- Africa strategic dialogue. I thank them for the honor and opportunity accorded to me to address this eminent gathering of entrepreneurs, academicians and well-wishers of Africa in this great city of Istanbul.
The contemporary world is defined by globalization more than at any time in human history. As articulated by scholars, globalization is characterized by the free movement of peoples, goods and ideas. This movement of peoples and goods and ideas is not unprecedented. Our globalization is yet another phase in the remarking of the world.
L'Afrique sub-saharienne a été le terrain des expériences les plus diverses. Plus particulièrement depuis les catastrophes humanitaires des années 70, la chute des revenus de nombre d'Etats dans les années 80 et les ajustements structurels des années 90, l'Afrique sub-saharienne est devenu le terrain d'essais de toutes les approches de développement.
Allow me to begin by saying what a pleasure and a privilege it is to say a few words at this important event. An event that brings together distinguished leaders and practitioners from across Sub-Saharan Africa and Turkey. I have recently assumed my position as United Nations Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Turkey. Prior to my current assignment
The aim of this paper is to cast a critical appraisal of Africa's Economic Recovery Initiatives since the Lagos Plan of Action launched in 1980. In devising the various blueprints, the authorities appear to have been motivated by the desire to catapult Africa to new heights of prosperous rejuvenation, this after years in which the economies have been wallowing in secular stagnation and worsening economic malaise.
L'Afrique est en pleine ébullition en ce début de 21ème siècle. On connaît déjà la crise multiforme qui secoue cet espace depuis la période des indépendances. L'on déplore ici et là, des dynamiques différentes, la dégradation politique, économique et socio - sanitaire de la majeure partie des pays de l'Afrique centrale.
Africa whose population totals 953 million people, distributed in fifty four countries, has recorded an average economic activity of 5 percent in the last two years. Africans are divided not only by the boundaries of nation states but also ethnic identities, class distinctions, urban and rural experiences, geographic barriers, and vast distances.
My Name is Mrs Ida Njai, and I am the General Manager of the Mandina River Lodges at Makasutu Culture Forest. I have been involved in the tourism industry in The Gambia for over 20 years, in which time I have seen the country go through many changes.
Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Sub-Sahara Africa heavily affected by HIV/AIDS. Ethiopia's population reached an estimated 73 million in mid-2005, and is expected to grow by over 2.0% annually through 2025. Ethiopia's population is young with 43% under the age of 15 years. Eighty-four percent of the population is rural.
Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Household food security is the application of this concept at the family level, with individuals within households as the focus of concern.
I am delighted to deliver, at this opening session of the 2nd Turkish-African Congress, a statement on behalf of the Commission of the African Union. H.E. Prof. Alpha Oumar Konare, the Chairperson of the Commission is unable to be here with us today due to prior commitments.
SNV, Netherlands development Organisation, provides advisory services to nearly 1800 local organisations in over 30 developing countries to support their fight against poverty.
Africa, having a huge population, rich natural resources, a vast expanse of land, and the largest number of developing countries in the world, holds a significant importance for the world's economic stability and growth.
Située à l'extrême ouest de l'Afrique, la République de Guinée s'étend sur une superficie de 245.957 km2. Elle est bordée à l'ouest sur 300 kilomètres, par l'océan Atlantique, au nord par la Guinée Bissau, le Sénégal et le Mali, à l'est par la Côte d'Ivoire et au sud par le Libéria et la Sierra Léone.
Sudan is located in the north-eastern part of Africa. It is bordered by nine countries, they are: Egypt in the north, Libya in the north-west, Chad and Central African Republic in the west, The Democratic Republic of Congo in the south west, Uganda and Kenya in the south, Ethiopia and Eritrea in the east. It is also bordered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via the Red Sea.
Je voudrais d'abord vous remercier de l'accueil tres chaleureux que vous m'avez reserve et des nombreuses marques d'attention dont je suis l'objet, toutes choses qui traduisent la consideration que vous avez pour l'autorite que je represente, â savoir Son Excellence Maître Abdoulaye WADE, President de la Republique du Senegal et votre amitie pour notre pays.