From my observations and reports, America is NOT trying to turn Africa into anything, except maybe open-pit mines. The people are merely neglected as being of no concern. This is probably a Godsend in some ways, since we have little good to offer now that we are awash in Wokeism. Africans, by contrast, are adherent Christians and many admire Donald Trump.
But you are entirely correct that the "problem" is not one of technology. As I see it, the problem is a lack of finances for education and small business investment. The expenses do not need to be immense (paper, pencils, and books for schools). They are quite capable of applying themselves and prospering. With education and prosperity, they will come to a better insight as to the relation of policy and economics, and (hopefully) make better political choices. Right now, the U.S. is mainly interested in collecting lapdogs as foreign aid clients. Some countries perceive this and openly reject it. They get put on the Shit List, but their integrity should be applauded.
Key point to keep in mind. The Africans have a mixed opinion of China. The Chinese offer great aid deals and infrastructure projects...but they have been found wanting in the quality of their product---and the locals are not happy with the Chinese tendency to colonize by immigration, rather than hiring locals. (With a population of 20 million in Zambia, for instance, It wouldn't take long for unrestricted Chinese immigration and breeding to overwhelm the demographics and overturn the governance. Something similar happened to Fiji with the immigration of Indians.) By contrast, Russia has a good reputation for honest dealing without demanding boot-licking. I guess I am saying the U.S. needs to stop treating Africans like Rubes to be fleeced, and treat them with respect. Stop with the bullying. The Africans really resent and detest that---but they really like Americans.
Africa can be a multi-racial land with no racial tensions. Zambia is that way, and the relief is simply wonderful. Nobody cares about color. This is what they can teach US.
From my observations and reports, America is NOT trying to turn Africa into anything, except maybe open-pit mines. The people are merely neglected as being of no concern. This is probably a Godsend in some ways, since we have little good to offer now that we are awash in Wokeism. Africans, by contrast, are adherent Christians and many admire Donald Trump.
But you are entirely correct that the "problem" is not one of technology. As I see it, the problem is a lack of finances for education and small business investment. The expenses do not need to be immense (paper, pencils, and books for schools). They are quite capable of applying themselves and prospering. With education and prosperity, they will come to a better insight as to the relation of policy and economics, and (hopefully) make better political choices. Right now, the U.S. is mainly interested in collecting lapdogs as foreign aid clients. Some countries perceive this and openly reject it. They get put on the Shit List, but their integrity should be applauded.
Key point to keep in mind. The Africans have a mixed opinion of China. The Chinese offer great aid deals and infrastructure projects...but they have been found wanting in the quality of their product---and the locals are not happy with the Chinese tendency to colonize by immigration, rather than hiring locals. (With a population of 20 million in Zambia, for instance, It wouldn't take long for unrestricted Chinese immigration and breeding to overwhelm the demographics and overturn the governance. Something similar happened to Fiji with the immigration of Indians.) By contrast, Russia has a good reputation for honest dealing without demanding boot-licking. I guess I am saying the U.S. needs to stop treating Africans like Rubes to be fleeced, and treat them with respect. Stop with the bullying. The Africans really resent and detest that---but they really like Americans.
Africa can be a multi-racial land with no racial tensions. Zambia is that way, and the relief is simply wonderful. Nobody cares about color. This is what they can teach US.