The potential developments in Africa remind me of the developments individuals go through in college. Africa has potential to enhance the financial state of the continent, and this relates to how college students have the potential to enhance their financial state through earning a degree. “The full potential of Africa may be realized in this century if Africans are empowered to build an infrastructure on the basis of their own uniqueness and cultures.” (Moran, Abramson, & Moran, 2014). College students have the potential to build a professional reputation for themselves based on the knowledge they learn through courses and their own personalities. In order for Africa to develop into a more financially stable continent, Africans will have to practice synergy, control populations, advance literacy, education, and productivity, build infrastructure, promote conservation, and connect with technology (Moran, Abramson, & Moran, 2014). College students are also faced with challenges that must be completed to succeed with earning a degree. They must gain knowledge about their degree, work with others, build networking relationships, be productive in their studies, and help to make the learning environment better for the future. Africa has the potential to advance, but the citizens need to take the initiative and work in the right direction for the continent.
References:
Moran, R. T., Abramson, N. R., & Moran, S. V. (2014). Managing cultural differences: Leadership skills and strategies for working in a global world. New York: Elsevier.
Do you think that people of this country are just slow to educate themselves because of the circumstances they have endured over the years? Many of the locations in Africa have undergone significant change over the years and are just now in the past 20-50 years (depending on region) understanding the value in practicing synergy, controlling populations, advancing literacy and education, and productivity, building infrastructure, promoting conservation, and connecting with technology (Moran, Abramson, & Moran, 2014). The transition has been different for this country because of their origin and the in-fighting that has occurred over years. But many people of this country are becoming aware of the need to further develop. We are certainly beginning to see that they are building a stronger foundation for their youth. Many are sacrificing to put their children in programs, some outside of the country, to learn and become educated to assist their family in having a better life. In addition, “the mobile phone revolution has helped many people, especially poor peasants and traders…”(Moran, Abramson & Moran, 2014).
References:
Moran, R. T., Abramson, N. R., & Moran, S. V. (2014). Managing Cultural Differences. (9th ed). Oxon: Routledge