Far From the Africa Crowd

By George Bamu

If you are tired of all the negativity about Africa in the news, then you can take steps to deal with this problem? If you frustrated that a few war torn nations continue to dominate the news about Africa, then you can take steps to deal with this problem. If you stunned that an entire continent of 53 nations is presented from the lens of a few troubled nations, then you can take steps to deal with this problem?

Do you know the damage this is causing and costing Africa? Read on.

Writing in African Business Magazine(March, 2009), the best selling Pan African Business magazine, Omari Issa, CEO of the Investment Climate Facility for Africa said:

“greater scrutiny of investment and business issues, more timely and accurate reporting and a culture of delivering impartial news will not only help drive demand for investment climate reform, but also boost investor confidence in business environments”

The U.S Council of Foreign Relations, writing in “More Than Humanitarianism: A Strategic U.S. Approach towards Africa” (2006), looked at the problem this way.

“Much of the public’s attention on Africa focuses on humanitarian emergencies. Bust just as important are the emerging trends towards democracy and better governance over the past twenty years that are transforming many African countries”

To learn more, visit the Africa agenda website.

My friend, Dr. Peggy Norwood posted the below notes on her blog and i found it quite interesting. So, i decided to share it. I am definitely planning on making lots of changes in 2010. Would you be making any changes in 2010?

Here it is. enjoy!

“Do Something Different for a Change Because time marches on, you’re either moving forward or backward, but never really just standing still. Don’t get left behind. Do something different in 2010″ Dr. Peggy Mitchell Norwood.

My good friend Smith Tanny posted this on his blog, so I decided to borrow from it and share. I thought this is pretty amazing thought, especially for any one who likes to succced inspite of life’s daily challenges.

Please enjoy!
Read the Creed daily and Succeed
The Creed
1.) I believe my life has purpose and value.
2.) I will pursue my purpose daily.
3.) I will set my goals and not allow the negativity of others to distract me in achieving them.
4.) I am the master of my attitude.
5.) Today I choose to be positive.
6.) I will love life and press on in the midst of my struggles.
7.) I believe I can therefore I will.
8.) I will tap my full potential and with the help of others we will reach dreams that on our own are not possible.
9.) I will be strong to the finish, I will never give up.
10.) In the end when I lay my head down, I will rest in peace, because I have faith, hope and love.
Ron Heagy Jr.
Learn more about the author at http://www.ronheagy.com/page/page/933283.htm