Daniel Etounga-Manguelle writes:
Thierry Verhelst is right in reminding us that social change cannot be imposed from outside, but, on the contrary, must constitute an endogenous cultural transformation. Moreover he is right in speaking of culture as a tool. To meet the challenges of our natural and social environment, we must constantly adapt our arsenal of technical, socio-economic and mystical resources. It is this adaptation which I call "Cultural Adjustment". It is the conditio sine qua non of any progress.
The impact of culture on politics, economics and social life is far from negligible. The present multifaceted crisis which has struck our countries full force, is at once a moral, political and economic crisis. It compels us to open our eyes to certain of our practices and attitudes which undoubtedly hold us back and prevent us from marching towards modernity...I believe that Africa must accept the need for cultural adjustment and hitch the African wagon to the world's train. This is the pre-condition for the emergence of an Africa which can face the world with respect.It will do this by demonstrating that we too can achieve levels of institutional efficiency, rates of economic growth, and alleviation of poverty that have been achieved elsewhere. I further believe that Africans are ready to transform their wagons into sleek carriages or even the new world-class locomotives of tomorrow...[continue reading]
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