Breaking Africa's Dependency Syndrome

Economist Connie Freeman sings a different tune on aid and development

Published July 6, 2005

The anthem at worldwide rock concerts last weekend urging steep increases in foreign aid for Africa is slightly off-key with the needs of the continent that inspired Live 8, according to economist Connie Freeman.

The star-studded musical extravaganza, watched by billions of people live and on television, may have succeeded in attracting public awareness and political attention to the impoverished region,...

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