Africa: Africa Challenged to Manage Its Natural Resources Better

Brazzaville : Congo | Oct 25, 2012 at 12:21 AM PDT

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African states must improve the management of their natural resources for the benefit of their growing populations, according officials at the 8th African Development Forum. Speaking at the event, which convened in Adis Ababa early this week, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Operations... FULL ARTICLE AT All Africa

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