Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Think Again: A Marshall Plan for Africa | Foreign Policy

The Marshall Plan, officially the European Recovery Program was an economic aid for 16 European countries, England, France, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Turkey, Netherland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Iceland, Austria, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. The aim of the program was creating a powerful western union against Soviet expansionism in the Europe. Today, Africa needs a strong economic aid. Because, some African governments have big problems, such as Somalia, Liberia, etc. Nowadays, hijacking became the most popular occupation in the Africa. For strong governments and healthy communities, the new kind of the Marshall Plan must form. 
This is a very good article; you should read it for getting more information... Think Again: A Marshall Plan for Africa | Foreign Policy