NIGERIAN
WHY AFRICAN LEADERS FAIL
As the New Partnership for Africa�s economic development (Nepad) gains
currency, questions are being raised about the quality of Africa�s political
leadership. Most African leaders have let the continent down in the struggle to
improve the material well-being of its people. Only a few African leaders since
independence have demonstrated skills of development on the ground, says
Professor Ali A. Mazrui. In this special report, we examine the types of
leadershipin Africa and ask if the current crop of leaders can move the
continent forward.
ALGERIA�S RECOVERY PLAN
Violent uprisings, political dissent and lingering socialist economics.
DIANNA GAMES reports back after a recent visit to Algiers.
LIFE AFTER WAR
Luanda, a place of relative safety during the 30-year civil war, is bursting at
the seams with approximately four million inhabitants, placing a burden
insurmountable on the city.
KYOTO HAS FAILED THE POOR
One of the greatest
failures of the last 50 years has been the ability to lay the foundation stones
of public health in the developing world � hygiene, sanitation and water
supply.
OBASANJO�S
REPORT CARD
ROSE UMOREN provides
excerpts from her unique insight into Obasanjo�s government and life in
Nigeria.
MALAWI
Trial and
error
Malawi is pursuing economic recovery facing many
challenges and opportunities
BANKING
African
opportunities
Throughout Africa, the banking sector is
identifying new markets and strategies
INFOTECH
Spatial
information management
Spatial technology offers commercial companies strategic and decision
making benefits
MANAGEMENT
Capital focus
How unlocking the capital trapped in a company can alleviate the need for
foreign investment
MOTORING
Gallic expansion
French car manufacturers have their eyes set on Africa
Sportscar feast
The CAR MAGAZINE team�s pick of the latest sportscars
