a little abstraction for yall.
its my brother owen looking out the window of the room I stayed in while I was staying with his mother in Katutura.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Article
Here is a link to an article(http://allafrica.com/stories/200702020514.html) that talks about the President of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba (high-fi-key-poon-a Po-ha-mba) Say that 12 times in a row! and his goals for the future. He touches upon the UN millenium goals (http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/) that try to address and alleviate many issues that African Nations face. You can check out these eights goals at their website, but they touch upon eradicating poverty& hunger, achieving universal primary education, promoting womens rights/gender equality, combating health issues such as HIV/AIDs, malaria, as well as trying to address environmental issues and as well as building global partnerships for the future. It is a new era for African counties because its a post-colonial world where people are trying to state their indepence and gain a spot in the international community. Specifically, Namibia is a fairly new democracy (1990) ad the newly elected president (2004) wants to try to do the best he can for his people. Another thing you can check out if you want to know more about Africa's socio-economical goals for the future is NEPAD-"The new partnership for Africa's development" (http://www.nepad.org/2005/files/home.php). Head's of states from Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa came together and outlined a framework for an integrated socioeconomical plan. Very similar to the millenium goals NEPAD attempts to do the following:
"a) To eradicate poverty;b) To place African countries, both individually and collectively, on a path of sustainable growth and development;c) To halt the marginalisation of Africa in the globalisation process and enhance its full and beneficial integration into the global economy;d) To accelerate the empowerment of women ".
There is a lot of work to be done, but many are very hopeful and quite obviously are willing and ready to make changes for the better. One arguement, that arises most often among scholars and people in general, is the pressure from the west on many African nations to adopt western style development protocols. In all aspects of society-economically, socially, culturally- this can be seen. Although, in many instances western values can be good, it is important to remember we need to adapt. And that is what NEPAD addresses as well; the fact that African Nations need to start working together more and stop depending upon western or foriegn help. Its a document of empowerment for many African people and countries, it allows them to join together to make their nations as well as the contininet a better place.
I thought I would just share that with you. It has a lot to do with HIV/AIDS, poverty, women's rights, health care and the overall general goals and visions that many countries strive to meet. If we have stronger governments that are seeking for the betterment of their countries as well as the people, we surely can begin and continue on the path towards peace. (although at times it can seem like such a long, dark, winding road.. one day the fog will clear).
Keep warm! (its freeeezing!)
M
"a) To eradicate poverty;b) To place African countries, both individually and collectively, on a path of sustainable growth and development;c) To halt the marginalisation of Africa in the globalisation process and enhance its full and beneficial integration into the global economy;d) To accelerate the empowerment of women ".
There is a lot of work to be done, but many are very hopeful and quite obviously are willing and ready to make changes for the better. One arguement, that arises most often among scholars and people in general, is the pressure from the west on many African nations to adopt western style development protocols. In all aspects of society-economically, socially, culturally- this can be seen. Although, in many instances western values can be good, it is important to remember we need to adapt. And that is what NEPAD addresses as well; the fact that African Nations need to start working together more and stop depending upon western or foriegn help. Its a document of empowerment for many African people and countries, it allows them to join together to make their nations as well as the contininet a better place.
I thought I would just share that with you. It has a lot to do with HIV/AIDS, poverty, women's rights, health care and the overall general goals and visions that many countries strive to meet. If we have stronger governments that are seeking for the betterment of their countries as well as the people, we surely can begin and continue on the path towards peace. (although at times it can seem like such a long, dark, winding road.. one day the fog will clear).
Keep warm! (its freeeezing!)
M
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