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"Mr President, Africa is an unfortunate continent. It has been going steadily downhill for the last 30 years.
Unfortunately, I found the Commissioner’s statement rather unhelpful. We heard a lot about coherence, strategies and progress but very little, if anything, about practical details.
Economic development is sorely needed, but for it to come about international capital must put an end to its agreements with corrupt local authorities. This is particularly important as international capital tends to be supported by its countries of origin, which is most undesirable.
If real progress is to be achieved in Africa, it is necessary first to develop a local economy that works well for the local population and is based on it. Secondly, there is education, education and education. Europe is hardly doing anything in this regard, but could be doing a great deal. Then there is the matter of combating diseases. Emergency assistance is needed at once in order to combat diseases effectively and combat hunger. As previous speakers have already said, the European Union must put an end to agricultural dumping if it genuinely wishes to support the local economy, especially agriculture."@en1
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