Afrikan Speaks Tonight on voiceofafricaradio 9 - 11pm GMT (see drbenisrael for other time zones). Wednesday 30th October 2013 Hosted By Dr Yehoeshahfaht Ben Israel on behalf of Sister Esther Ekua Stanford Economics: Is there an African model to self repair and elevate Africa’s economics and business into the status of global players or are the Western world models it’s only hope of progression? Ironically in the words of Robert Nestor Marley, “In the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty” seems fitting for the continuing African economic/business predicament. Despite being a treasure trove of most of the world’s natural and strategic resources, both the health of its economic and business status pales in the face of global standards. This is not to imply that people of African heritage are materially poor. There are many of the African Family that have acquired massive amounts of is financial legitimately. Africa’s wealthiest man is worth around 12 billion dollars and is Nigerian. His wealth far surpasses the Oppenheim mining dynasty of South Africa. Unfortunately this standard of wealth needs critical review, especially when the mad rush to this index of success blights communities, destroys natural ecology and ferments immoral standards of living. The current shift of the UK and most of Europe to seek China’s investment whilst disregarding its human rights record has baffled many of the principled position the West has greatly thrived on. Within the last 14 days the UK chancellor has supposedly indicated an economic sharia operative climate in the quest to stimulate investment from the Moslem/Arab world. What is Africa’s best approach for the 21st Century and beyond? In an interview for China daily, Fredrik Erixon, Director of the European Centre for International Political Economy stated in regards Europe and its intransigence to change via global institutions, “ When looking at international organisations, they are post World War 2 institutions created to manage Europe. Europe always thinks these institutions belong to us (Europe), but they are challenged in the world’s economy....the problem is they cannot let go of the idea....these institutions were created to solve our (Europe’s) problem. Tune in and join the discussion... To assist us in our deliberations we will hear from: John Kusi-Mensah -Director and Global Business Consultant, Fortune 50 Global Financial Services Company John for the last 6 years has been working for a Fortune 50 Financial Services Company as Global Business Consultant. John works across 5 continents and 60 countries. John previously worked for Tata Interactive Systems as Worldwide Vice-President for Performance Support Systems. His clients included American Life Insurance in US, UAE, UK and Egypt, ICICI Prudential in India and National Australia Bank Group in Melbourne, Australia. John was also formerly Head of Knowledge Management at Zurich Financial Services (UK) where he was responsible for leading initiatives targeted at improving operational efficiency and effectiveness. John’s work has won 3 global prestigious awards and he has presented keynote addresses at international professional conferences and seminars in US, UK, France, Austria, Australia, Kenya and Ghana. John holds an MBA from City University Business School in London, and an undergraduate degree in Business Studies. Since this is a dialogue in the Pan-African world programme, we are keen to hear your views on any of the following: (REMEMBER YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW TO PARTICIPATE, WE WOULD APPRECIATE EMAIL COMMENTS IN ADVANCE OR EVEN AFTER THE SHOW). 1. Under the current global influences, does African business/economy have a future? 2. How effective has the Pan-African agenda been in preparing African business/economy for effective taking up of African issues, both on the continent and the Diaspora? 3. What cultural practices in Africa assist in moulding a sense of purpose and direction in African business/economics? 4. Has the continued exposure to foreign ideas and values i.e. in education, spirituality, career aspirations etc. smothered an appreciation of the value for African creative thinking and solutions for African problems? 5. What role has history of African intellectuals in instilling purpose among African economics? 6. What lessons can younger generations learn from the thoughts and desires of African classical historic models of economic success? 7. Which individuals, groups and organisations do you know are working on assisting in the development of the required skills and understanding to advance us as a people in the arena of business and economics? 8. What work is the interim National Afrikan Peoples Parliament (iNAPP) doing on nurturing and optimising the potential of African economics for the regeneration of Africa and her people at home and abroad? Join us! Phone: +44 (0)208 180 2523 + (44) (0)7961573 883 Text phone: + (44) (0)7904 899 195 Skype: voiceofafricaradio
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:12:17 +0000
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