The Trouble with Africa: Why Foreign Aid Isn't Working | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert Calderisi
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
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Pages: 256
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ISBN: 1403976511
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Publication Date: May 29, 2007
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Product Description
After years of frustration at the stifling atmosphere of political correctness surrounding discussions of Africa, long time World Bank official Robert Calderisi speaks out. He boldly reveals how most of Africa’s misfortunes are self-imposed, and why the world must now deal differently with the continent.
Here we learn that Africa has steadily lost markets by its own mismanagement, that even capitalist countries are anti-business, that African family values and fatalism are more destructive than tribalism, and that African leaders prey intentionally on Western guilt. Calderisi exposes the shortcomings of foreign aid and debt relief, and proposes his own radical solutions.
Drawing on thirty years of first hand experience, The Trouble with Africa highlights issues which have been ignored by Africa’s leaders but have worried ordinary Africans, diplomats, academics, business leaders, aid workers, volunteers, and missionaries for a long time. It ripples with stories which only someone who has talked directly to African farmers--and heads of state--could recount.
Calderisi’s aim is to move beyond the hand-wringing and finger-pointing which dominates most discussions of Africa. Instead, he suggests concrete steps which Africans and the world can take to liberate talent and enterprise on the continent.
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While many complain that wealthy nations turn a cold shoulder to the poorest continent, Calderisi exposes the startling degree to which Africa’s problems come from within. He reveals the shortcomings of foreign aid and debt relief, and proposes his own radical solutions. Readers will be shocked to learn that Africa has steadily lost markets by its own mismanagement, that even capitalist countries are anti-business, that African family values and fatalism are more destructive than tribalism, and that African leaders prey intentionally on Western guilt. This urgent wake-up call is aimed at those who are critical of the U.S. and other rich countries for not "doing more to help." Coming from an outspoken high-level official, this is a message that will create intrigue and outrage and spark a timely debate.
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 This tells the story.... May 12, 2008
IF you want to get a great idea of the screwed up programs and screwed up governments of the continent, then read this book. The author does a great job descibing the situations and their historical significance. I learned a lot about Africa. He tells things people don't want to hear.
 Author does not know the trouble with Africa March 29, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The author has no idea about the trouble with Africa, so I am not sure why this is the title of the book. Frankly, part of the problems we face is so-called experts claiming to know things that they are absolutely clueless about and worsening our living conditions. I am not even sure why the professor would assign such a ridiculous book. It makes no sense whatsoever. If you are interested in knowing about Africa's development, history, and politics this is not the book for you.
 If you care about Africa look elsewhere March 12, 2008
The author (mostly) writes about himself, and his plush life as an UN diplomat. His style is poor, his insights are predictable.
There are so many books which could bring you understanding of this magnificent continent as Martin Meredith "The Fate of Africa" (history of every country on the continent since independence) or books by Kapuscinsky, if you want to understand how ordinary people live in Africa, rather than how wrong and dismal politics is made.
There are few interesting observations World Bank envoy makes concerning how wrong international help could go. He points out that unconditional help makes things worse. He gives several revealing examples how undertakings supposed to bring good, make more misery instead.
Excellent book November 21, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is not a whiteman look over Africa, but a very clever and clear understanding on the roots of the blocage based on ways of doing in Africa.I loved this book because Robert does not judge but gives pertinent observation based on experience at high level behind the corridors of the powers.Money loaned by westerners increased corruption instead of bringing releaf.
This book points some clear responsabilities of who's doing what, and what is behind this huge mess on this continent.
 Aid to Africa November 4, 2007
The book is enlightening in some ways, but somewhat biased and short-sighted and lacks a bit of insight. Still worthwhile for anyone interested in the overall cause.
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