Leadership is the only route out of Economic mire

Anton La Guardia writes "...While Asia has moved aggressively into manufacturing, Africa languishes as a producer of raw products - such as oil, diamonds, minerals, cotton and sugar. If it is to revive, it not only needs to export more, but has to diversify and add value to its goods...Breaking down the rich world's trade barriers may be important, it said, "but we must underline that these measures will make little or no impact if Africa does not improve its competitiveness"...What is needed is "good governance" - leaders that seek to prevent conflict, create stability, fight corruption, build infrastructure, encourage educated Africans to stay in their countries rather than seek jobs in the West, and give businessmen a reason to invest rather than salt their money away abroad..."