t improvement. Furthermore, most African states are more determined than ever to settle conflicts peaceably.
Intellectual and program strengths abound on the continent. As a result, hope is growing that Africa now has a distinct opportunity to meet basic human needs and sharply reduce poverty in an environment of economic growth. Thus, one can foresee a future in which, at the very least, universal basic education and health services are available and enterprises flourish.
Already, the middle class is increasing, governance is more responsible and pluralistic, and cooperation among African nations is beginning to yield reciprocal gains. The course towards such a new world is by no means certain. The challenges to delivering sound economic management, impl
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