Botswana Recipe
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: Clinton Remarks at Warwick University, England
The point I wanted to make is a larger one. This is just one thing we could do that would put $20 billion a year in income into developing countries. That's why I disagree with the anti-globalization protestors who suggest that poor countries should somehow be saved from development by keeping their doors closed to trade. I think that is a recipe for continuing their poverty, not erasing it. More open markets would give the world's poorest nations more chances to grow and prosper. ... [Read More]
USIS Washington File: TEXT: CLINTON TRIP LAID OUT STRATEGY FOR NEW AFRICAN PARTNERSHIP
Because weak governments and simmering social unrest are a recipe for conflict, he explained, cooperation between African states and support from the international community are essential. In conjunction with that, he noted that the U.S. proposal to provide training and logistical support to peacekeeping operations through the African Crisis Response Initiative -- under African command and control -- "has been well received." ... Weak governments and simmering social tensions are a recipe for conflict. Reducing the threat of conflict places a premium on cooperation among African states and among those nations who wish to help Africa develop to its full potential. ... [Read More]
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