“African leaders want to be much less reliant on aid”, according to Blair, and the continent was, “taught a sharp lesson in the problem of global supply chains”. Beyond reforming African governments, reforming the international architecture is also an imperative. This includes the WHO, which he believes has been unfairly maligned, given its small budget and limited mandate.
Blair believes new initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Zone show the drive of a new generation of African leadership to create their own bloc and make Africa’s voice heard on the global stage.
Source : The Africa Report
