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Friday, January 27, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
You Lazy (Intellectual) African Scum!
They call the Third World the lazy man’s purview; the sluggishly slothful and languorous prefecture. In this realm people are sleepy, dreamy, torpid, lethargic, and therefore indigent—totally penniless, needy, destitute, poverty-stricken, disfavored, and impoverished. In this demesne, as they call it, there are hardly any discoveries, inventions, and innovations. Africa is the trailblazer. Some still call it “the dark continent” for the light that flickers under the tunnel is not that of hope, but an approaching train. And because countless keep waiting in the way of the train, millions die and many more remain decapitated by the day.
“It’s amazing how you all sit there and watch yourselves die,” the man next to me said. “Get up and do something about it.”
Brawny, fully bald-headed, with intense, steely eyes, he was as cold as they come. When I first discovered I was going to spend my New Year’s Eve next to him on a non-stop JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Boston I was angst-ridden. I associate marble-shaven Caucasians with iconoclastic skin-heads, most of who are racist.
Read more about this article here: - http://mindofmalaka.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/you-lazy-intellectual-african-scum/
They call the Third World the lazy man’s purview; the sluggishly slothful and languorous prefecture. In this realm people are sleepy, dreamy, torpid, lethargic, and therefore indigent—totally penniless, needy, destitute, poverty-stricken, disfavored, and impoverished. In this demesne, as they call it, there are hardly any discoveries, inventions, and innovations. Africa is the trailblazer. Some still call it “the dark continent” for the light that flickers under the tunnel is not that of hope, but an approaching train. And because countless keep waiting in the way of the train, millions die and many more remain decapitated by the day.
“It’s amazing how you all sit there and watch yourselves die,” the man next to me said. “Get up and do something about it.”
Brawny, fully bald-headed, with intense, steely eyes, he was as cold as they come. When I first discovered I was going to spend my New Year’s Eve next to him on a non-stop JetBlue flight from Los Angeles to Boston I was angst-ridden. I associate marble-shaven Caucasians with iconoclastic skin-heads, most of who are racist.
Read more about this article here: - http://mindofmalaka.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/you-lazy-intellectual-african-scum/
Friday, January 20, 2012
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Volunteer Opportunities at American Red Cross Cincinnati/Dayton chapter.
Community Outreach Volunteer Coordinator
If you are interested in helping our community learn more about the Red Cross and the services we provide, then ARC has a great volunteer opportunity for you!
The Cincinnati Chapter is looking for a Community Outreach Coordinator to helps them plan, implement, and manage community outreach activities targeting specific populations.
Community Outreach Volunteers represent the Red Cross at fairs, festivals and other community events. As an Outreach Volunteer Coordinator you will manage other community outreach volunteers in different activities throughout the year.
You need to have:
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of MS office (excel, power point, word)
- Availability of a minimum of 10 hours a week between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday and some weekends and evenings, as needed.
- Previous experience in Community Outreach desired.
For more information about the position and to set up an interview, please contact volunteer coordinator, Maribel McGonagle at 513.579.3946 or by e-mail at mcgonaglem@cincinnatiredcross.org
Volunteers to Coordinate Disaster Program
ARC is currently searching for volunteers to coordinate the “Ready When the Time Comes” program. Volunteers need to be comfortable working with corporate partners to coordinate and train volunteers to respond to disasters.
Requirements:Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Strong written and verbal communication skills (including public speaking)
Ability to work well with a broad range and variety of individuals and groups.
Great organizational skills and attention to detail
Time commitment: Approximately 8 hours a week
About Ready When the Time Comes, a corporate volunteer program, taps the human resources of corporate America. The American Red Cross trains employees from partnering corporations and mobilizes them as a community-based volunteer force when disaster strikes. A number of Red Cross chapters across the country are working to establish relationships with corporate partners and to train several thousand RWTC volunteers, and YOU can help our chapter in this effort!
For more information about the position and to set up an interview, please contact volunteer coordinator, Maribel McGonagle at 513.579.3946 or by e-mail at mcgonaglem@cincinnatiredcross.org
AmeriCorps Position Available!
ARC has an exciting 6-months AmeriCorps opportunity open in the Volunteer Resources and Community Outreach Department.
The Cincinnati Chapter AmeriCorps member will play an active role in the Volunteer Management Process; Community Outreach Efforts –Including Citizen CPR—and will be a key contributor to the success of the Leadership Development Center program for youth.
If you are looking for a unique experience with the American Red Cross, please e-mail Maribel McGonagle your resume and letter of interest at mcgonaglem@cincinnatiredcross.org
Monday, January 16, 2012
Kenyans Connect 2012, Las Vegas!Kenyans Connect, in conjunction with the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, Washington, DC presents Kenyans Connect 2012, Las Vegas!
…for the Diaspora by the Diaspora…
…a very different event… INTERACTIVE! ENGAGING! VEGAS!….don’t miss it!
COME IN EARLY FOR AN ALL INCLUSIVE WEEKEND!
***EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $100 per person @ http://kenyansconnect.com/
***LATE REGISTRATION: $150 per person on and after Jan 24 (based on availability – no onsite registration)
Registration fees include Opening Reception, All Day Diaspora Conference, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Gala / Entertainment, Raffle Prizes, The Las Vegas Strip and so much more!
Event highlights….
WEDNESDAY *Registration & Opening Reception
THURSDAY *All Day Diaspora Conference, Dinner Gala/Entertainment, Kenya Rugby Sevens ‘Meet & Greet’
FRIDAY *Kenyans Connect Golf Classic, Las Vegas Strip, Tours and much more…
Support our boys, the Kenya Rugby Sevens team, on FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY @ the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament
A weekend for the Diaspora…INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE, NETWORKING & RUGBY!!!
See you in the entertainment capital of the world!!
Join the excitement…all Kenyans and friends invited!
Countdown is on! Spread the word AND stay tuned!
…for the Diaspora by the Diaspora…
…a very different event… INTERACTIVE! ENGAGING! VEGAS!….don’t miss it!
COME IN EARLY FOR AN ALL INCLUSIVE WEEKEND!
***EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $100 per person @ http://kenyansconnect.com/
***LATE REGISTRATION: $150 per person on and after Jan 24 (based on availability – no onsite registration)
Registration fees include Opening Reception, All Day Diaspora Conference, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Gala / Entertainment, Raffle Prizes, The Las Vegas Strip and so much more!
Event highlights….
WEDNESDAY *Registration & Opening Reception
THURSDAY *All Day Diaspora Conference, Dinner Gala/Entertainment, Kenya Rugby Sevens ‘Meet & Greet’
FRIDAY *Kenyans Connect Golf Classic, Las Vegas Strip, Tours and much more…
Support our boys, the Kenya Rugby Sevens team, on FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY @ the USA Sevens Rugby TournamentA weekend for the Diaspora…INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE, NETWORKING & RUGBY!!!
See you in the entertainment capital of the world!!
Join the excitement…all Kenyans and friends invited!
Countdown is on! Spread the word AND stay tuned!
Kenyans Connect is a consortium of Diaspora organizations in conjunction with the Embassy of the Republic Of Kenya, Washington DC.
It arose from the need to bridge the gap between the Kenyan Diaspora and their need to be a part of Kenya’s development. It also intends to provide a platform for government and corporate entities to connect with the Kenyan Diaspora for the benefit of helping build Kenya.
The tag line ‘For the Diaspora, by the Diaspora’ speaks to the identify of the organization and its willingness to include any and all Diaspora organizations for the common good of Kenyans. If you represent a Diaspora organization, please email us at info@KenyansConnect.com so we may include you in the initiative.
Read more at: - http://kenyansconnect.com/
Friday, January 13, 2012
Long-Term Economic Opportunity in Africa: McKinsey
Africa is the world’s second largest continent and it has the second largest population after Asia. The African continent covers an area of 30.2 million square km which is equivalent to almost 20.4% of the total land area. Africa is surrounded by Mediterranean Sea, Suez Canal and the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Sinai Peninsula. Africa has 54 states, including Madagascar and various island groups such as ‘Sahrawi’
The Africa economy is as diverse as the region. The southern parts are prosperous whereas the other parts struggle for stability. African economy is an extreme one, however, due to the presence of natural resources, has the potential to grow at a fast pace.
The Africa economy requires an industrial impetus to bring it out of poverty as it is the store of some of the rarest metals and precious stones. Africa has almost 90% of the world’s cobalt, 50% of gold 90% of platinum, 70% of tantalite, 98% of chromium, 64% of manganese and 33% of uranium.
At least four categories together could be worth $2.6 trillion in annual revenues by 2020: consumer-facing sectors - retailing, telecommunications, and banking, among others - agriculture, natural resources, and infrastructure,
according to Lions on the move: The progress and potential of African economies.
New projections from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) show consumer sectors—the largest opportunity—are already growing two to three times as fast as those in the countries belonging to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD.
This growth will create more consumer markets large enough to attract multinational companies.
Africa’s agriculture holds enormous potential for companies across the value chain.
With 60 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land and low crop yields,
Africa is ripe for a “green revolution” like those that transformed agriculture in Asia and Brazil.
The barriers to raising production in Africa are well-known and complex, but if they could be overcome, MGI estimates that the continent’s agricultural output could increase from $280 billion a year today to $500 billion by 2020 and as much as $880 billion by 2030.
Further growth in Africa’s resource sectors is likely.
MGI analysis suggests that the continent’s production of oil, gas, and most minerals, measured by volumes, may continue to expand steadily by 2 to 4 percent a year.
At current prices, this growth would raise the value of resources produced in Africa from $430 billion annually now to $540 billion by 2020
Finally, MGI sees large opportunities for companies that help build Africa’s infrastructure.
Currently, African governments and private sources combined are investing about $72 billion a year to do so.
The continent, however, still faces huge unmet needs, which will require at least an additional $46 billion a year in spending.
This goal could be met through a combination of higher outlays by African governments, private companies, and non-OECD investors, along with regulatory reforms to boost operational efficiency.
Read More here: - http://www.economywatch.com/in-the-news/long-term-economic-opportunity-in-africa-mckinsey/
Africa is the world’s second largest continent and it has the second largest population after Asia. The African continent covers an area of 30.2 million square km which is equivalent to almost 20.4% of the total land area. Africa is surrounded by Mediterranean Sea, Suez Canal and the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Sinai Peninsula. Africa has 54 states, including Madagascar and various island groups such as ‘Sahrawi’
The Africa economy is as diverse as the region. The southern parts are prosperous whereas the other parts struggle for stability. African economy is an extreme one, however, due to the presence of natural resources, has the potential to grow at a fast pace.
The Africa economy requires an industrial impetus to bring it out of poverty as it is the store of some of the rarest metals and precious stones. Africa has almost 90% of the world’s cobalt, 50% of gold 90% of platinum, 70% of tantalite, 98% of chromium, 64% of manganese and 33% of uranium.
Strong prospects await global companies that invest in Africa's consumer, agricultural, natural-resource, and infrastructure sectors.
Africa’s economic growth is creating substantial new business opportunities that multinational companies often overlook.
according to Lions on the move: The progress and potential of African economies.
New projections from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) show consumer sectors—the largest opportunity—are already growing two to three times as fast as those in the countries belonging to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, or OECD.
This growth will create more consumer markets large enough to attract multinational companies.
Africa’s agriculture holds enormous potential for companies across the value chain.
With 60 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land and low crop yields,
Africa is ripe for a “green revolution” like those that transformed agriculture in Asia and Brazil.
The barriers to raising production in Africa are well-known and complex, but if they could be overcome, MGI estimates that the continent’s agricultural output could increase from $280 billion a year today to $500 billion by 2020 and as much as $880 billion by 2030.
Further growth in Africa’s resource sectors is likely.
MGI analysis suggests that the continent’s production of oil, gas, and most minerals, measured by volumes, may continue to expand steadily by 2 to 4 percent a year.
At current prices, this growth would raise the value of resources produced in Africa from $430 billion annually now to $540 billion by 2020
Currently, African governments and private sources combined are investing about $72 billion a year to do so.
The continent, however, still faces huge unmet needs, which will require at least an additional $46 billion a year in spending.
This goal could be met through a combination of higher outlays by African governments, private companies, and non-OECD investors, along with regulatory reforms to boost operational efficiency.
Read More here: - http://www.economywatch.com/in-the-news/long-term-economic-opportunity-in-africa-mckinsey/
12 Fastest Growing Economies for 2012,
1. Niger
One of the poorest countries in the world, Niger’s economy is highly dependent on economic aid. Frequent droughts, desertification, lack of funding and strong population growth have undercut the economy’s performance.
But in the nation’s economic future looks strong, given its expansive resource base of oil, gold, coal and other minerals.
2012 GDP Forecast: $7.38 billion
GDP Growth: 15.4%
2. Iraq
Iraq’s economy is recovering fast. Despite constant threats to its political, social and economic stability, Iraq still expects its GDP to grow by 10.5 percent in 2012 – largely on the back of increased oil exports, and high energy prices – after growth of just 1 percent in 2010.
2012 GDP Forecast: $128.094 billion
GDP Growth: 10.568%
3. Angola
In the year 2000, the government initiated major economic reforms to restructure Angola’s industrial sector. The IMF and World Bank have in recent years funded strategic reforms to boost the infrastructure and business environment in Angola.
Petroleum and diamonds are the major industries in Angola, contributing to more than 90 percent of the country’s GDP and export volume.
2012 GDP Forecast: $1.32 billion
GDP Growth: 10.496%
4. Liberia
Throughout history, Liberia has been rated as one of the most prosperous economies in all of Africa – primarily because of strong cultural relations with America, as well as close trade. Unfortunately, in 1980 this changed dramatically due to a military coup.
The good news is that in 2006, Liberia’s GDP started to turn around. Coupled with favourable climate and a significant mineral reserve, Liberal is forecasted to enjoy double-digit growth in 2012.
2012 GDP Forecast: $1.32 billion
GDP Growth: 10.496%
5. China
China’s economic liberalisation, massive labour pool, rapid modernisation and development has the envy for much of the developing world.
Today, China is ranked amongst the top trading partners for other major world economies and continues to attract a high level of foreign investments.
Looking at the China’s GDP forecast for 2012, China’s on an unstoppable path of economic development.
2012 GDP Forecast: $7,209.42 billion
GDP Growth: 9.52%
For more information visit - http://www.economywatch.com/slideshow/12-fastest-growing-economies-for-2012.18-11.html?slide=13
One of the poorest countries in the world, Niger’s economy is highly dependent on economic aid. Frequent droughts, desertification, lack of funding and strong population growth have undercut the economy’s performance.
But in the nation’s economic future looks strong, given its expansive resource base of oil, gold, coal and other minerals.
2012 GDP Forecast: $7.38 billion
GDP Growth: 15.4%
2. Iraq
Iraq’s economy is recovering fast. Despite constant threats to its political, social and economic stability, Iraq still expects its GDP to grow by 10.5 percent in 2012 – largely on the back of increased oil exports, and high energy prices – after growth of just 1 percent in 2010.
2012 GDP Forecast: $128.094 billion
GDP Growth: 10.568%
3. Angola
In the year 2000, the government initiated major economic reforms to restructure Angola’s industrial sector. The IMF and World Bank have in recent years funded strategic reforms to boost the infrastructure and business environment in Angola.
Petroleum and diamonds are the major industries in Angola, contributing to more than 90 percent of the country’s GDP and export volume.
2012 GDP Forecast: $1.32 billion
GDP Growth: 10.496%
4. Liberia
Throughout history, Liberia has been rated as one of the most prosperous economies in all of Africa – primarily because of strong cultural relations with America, as well as close trade. Unfortunately, in 1980 this changed dramatically due to a military coup.
The good news is that in 2006, Liberia’s GDP started to turn around. Coupled with favourable climate and a significant mineral reserve, Liberal is forecasted to enjoy double-digit growth in 2012.
2012 GDP Forecast: $1.32 billion
GDP Growth: 10.496%
5. China
China’s economic liberalisation, massive labour pool, rapid modernisation and development has the envy for much of the developing world.
Today, China is ranked amongst the top trading partners for other major world economies and continues to attract a high level of foreign investments.
Looking at the China’s GDP forecast for 2012, China’s on an unstoppable path of economic development.
2012 GDP Forecast: $7,209.42 billion
GDP Growth: 9.52%
For more information visit - http://www.economywatch.com/slideshow/12-fastest-growing-economies-for-2012.18-11.html?slide=13
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Africa Rising: Can “The Dark Continent” Outshine Its Former Colonial Masters?
He who laughs last laughs best. For decades, European countries were the colonial masters of Africa, dividing the continent at their own whim and exploiting the abundant resources available for their own purposes. Yet today, there has been a paradigm shift where African nations are now leading the world in economic growth and can more hold their own against their ex-colonial masters.
Throughout history, the African continent and its people have been victims of unfair discrimination and exploitative practices. Africa’s main oppressors have always been its former European colonial masters, who dubbed the region as the “Dark Continent” back during the early 19th century. While the origins of the term reflected how little Europeans knew about Africa (map makers back then would often leave the region dark as they had no clue of its interior geography), the term soon began to carry racist undertones with it as rampant discrimination began to spread across the region in the wake of a mad scramble for colonies among the European powers.
See the Slide Show >>> Fastest Growing Countries in 2011
For decades, the European powers exploited Africa’s resources and its people, often possessing attitudes of superiority and a sense of mission. Even as the decolonisation of Africa began, the Europeans took it upon themselves to carve up Africa by drawing up arbitrary colonial-era borders rather than attempting to correspond to traditional African territories. This in turn led to internal conflicts within African countries, further destabilising the region and hindering economic progress for a prolonged period of time.
While their former colonial masters were bickering over possible solutions for a debt crisis that is slowly eating away at the heart of Europe, some African states were quietly presenting their own structural reforms that have helped them to manage national debt and public finances.
The tiny African state of Gambia, for instance, has seen its total expenditure and net lending fall from 22 percent of its GDP in 2009 to 21.2 percent, with capital spending cut to 6.3 percent from 7.5 percent and further reductions expected to 5.4 percent and 4.6 percent in the next two years.
The overall fiscal deficit of Gambia also fell in 2010 from 3 percent of its GDP in 2009 to 2.7 percent. Gambia’s fiscal deficit is projected to drop to 2.4 percent this year and 1.5 percent in 2012.
Cape Verde is another African country that is gradually reversing its fortunes. It’s 2001-08 Public Financial Management (PFM) reform, for example, led to improvements in expenditure management, while the 2009-12 PFM Action Plan has sought to increase transparency in revenues by strengthening taxation, customs and budget procedures and by reinforcing the national planning system.
Cape Verde also managed to see a 4 percent increase in government revenue in 2010, thanks to an increase in efficiency with cross-checking auditing procedures – all this despite a 5 percent decrease in corporate income tax as well an increase in tax waivers and moratoriums.
According to the African Economic Outlook, the island country will also see tax revenues reach up to 28 percent of its GDP in 2017, up from 20.8 percent in 2010, through gains in efficiency and private sector development.
For more information go to http://www.economywatch.com/economy-business-and-finance-news/africa-rising-can-the-dark-continent-outshine-its-former-colonial-masters.29-09.html
By: Raymond Tham Date: 29 September 2011
He who laughs last laughs best. For decades, European countries were the colonial masters of Africa, dividing the continent at their own whim and exploiting the abundant resources available for their own purposes. Yet today, there has been a paradigm shift where African nations are now leading the world in economic growth and can more hold their own against their ex-colonial masters.
"The Outside World Still Sees Africa Of Yesterday. We Believe This Is Africa's Time."
Photo Credit: azuaravaconmigo
Photo Credit: azuaravaconmigo
Throughout history, the African continent and its people have been victims of unfair discrimination and exploitative practices. Africa’s main oppressors have always been its former European colonial masters, who dubbed the region as the “Dark Continent” back during the early 19th century. While the origins of the term reflected how little Europeans knew about Africa (map makers back then would often leave the region dark as they had no clue of its interior geography), the term soon began to carry racist undertones with it as rampant discrimination began to spread across the region in the wake of a mad scramble for colonies among the European powers.
See the Slide Show >>> Fastest Growing Countries in 2011
For decades, the European powers exploited Africa’s resources and its people, often possessing attitudes of superiority and a sense of mission. Even as the decolonisation of Africa began, the Europeans took it upon themselves to carve up Africa by drawing up arbitrary colonial-era borders rather than attempting to correspond to traditional African territories. This in turn led to internal conflicts within African countries, further destabilising the region and hindering economic progress for a prolonged period of time.
Yet something strange happened at the recent IMF/World Bank meetings in Washington last week.
The tiny African state of Gambia, for instance, has seen its total expenditure and net lending fall from 22 percent of its GDP in 2009 to 21.2 percent, with capital spending cut to 6.3 percent from 7.5 percent and further reductions expected to 5.4 percent and 4.6 percent in the next two years.
The overall fiscal deficit of Gambia also fell in 2010 from 3 percent of its GDP in 2009 to 2.7 percent. Gambia’s fiscal deficit is projected to drop to 2.4 percent this year and 1.5 percent in 2012.
Cape Verde is another African country that is gradually reversing its fortunes. It’s 2001-08 Public Financial Management (PFM) reform, for example, led to improvements in expenditure management, while the 2009-12 PFM Action Plan has sought to increase transparency in revenues by strengthening taxation, customs and budget procedures and by reinforcing the national planning system.
Cape Verde also managed to see a 4 percent increase in government revenue in 2010, thanks to an increase in efficiency with cross-checking auditing procedures – all this despite a 5 percent decrease in corporate income tax as well an increase in tax waivers and moratoriums.
According to the African Economic Outlook, the island country will also see tax revenues reach up to 28 percent of its GDP in 2017, up from 20.8 percent in 2010, through gains in efficiency and private sector development.
For more information go to http://www.economywatch.com/economy-business-and-finance-news/africa-rising-can-the-dark-continent-outshine-its-former-colonial-masters.29-09.html
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