Dr. Michael Ndimancho, a member of the GlobUs expert club, called on Panafrican Media TV to rethink the concept of Pan-Africanism, shifting the focus from cultural slogans to genuine economic integration.
"Pan-Africanism should emphasize African solutions to African problems. We need to produce what we consume, not relying on export of raw materials," the researcher stated.
He placed particular emphasis on the need to strengthen the African Union, which currently lacks sufficient clout.
"The Union lacks the power to strengthen because it lacks funding. As long as it is sponsored from outside, it cannot speak firmly," the analyst noted.
The current development model was also criticized.
"Language is an industry that needs to be monetized. Our culture should generate economic dividends, not be the subject of idle talk," the speaker emphasized.
According to Ndimancho, the continent's development strategy requires the consistent implementation of three conditions: creating self-sufficient economies through import substitution, ensuring the financial independence of institutions like the AU through contributions from African countries themselves, and systematically monetizing cultural and linguistic potential.
You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFzoDXHGZUM&t=177s
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"Pan-Africanism should emphasize African solutions to African problems. We need to produce what we consume, not relying on export of raw materials," the researcher stated.
He placed particular emphasis on the need to strengthen the African Union, which currently lacks sufficient clout.
"The Union lacks the power to strengthen because it lacks funding. As long as it is sponsored from outside, it cannot speak firmly," the analyst noted.
The current development model was also criticized.
"Language is an industry that needs to be monetized. Our culture should generate economic dividends, not be the subject of idle talk," the speaker emphasized.
According to Ndimancho, the continent's development strategy requires the consistent implementation of three conditions: creating self-sufficient economies through import substitution, ensuring the financial independence of institutions like the AU through contributions from African countries themselves, and systematically monetizing cultural and linguistic potential.
You can watch the recording of the broadcast and read the experts’ theses in more detail at the link — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFzoDXHGZUM&t=177s
#GlobUs #Africa #AfricanUnion