Question

Impressive growth has occurred in a number of Asian and Western countries, various transitions occurred which Africa would need to follow. Which of these transitions are important?

Answer 1

Africa needs to develop from third world to first world status.First world is termed as 'developed countries' by economists and third world countries.are termed as 'emerging markets' by economists. Third world countries have a agrarian economy,large number of people living in rural areas,low productivity, high infant mortality etc. First world countries are urbanized and have access to education , health etc. Productivity is high.Many Asian and western countries made a transition from third world to first world countries.Many countries in Africa like Kenya , Ghana, Uganda etc can make such transition only through the initiative of the government.In order to achieve this transition GDP per capita should grow as attaining human development is not possible without this.State intervention is required.Africans should get involved in technology based production.Asians have focused on investment in youths which Africa should follow as it is its moat natural national resource.In Asian countries there is unanimity which have helped the people to come out of poverty,unemployment and inequality and Africa should follow that.Asian countries have advanced technologies like nanao technology which Africa should follow.