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DFID research: Diverse Voices: In the quest for economic growth in Africa who is getting left behind and why?

Diverse Voices: In the quest for economic growth in Africa who is getting left behind and why?

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Tomorrow, 7th of June 2012, a global debate will be held on Facebook and Twitter by the , as they ask people to discuss 바카라 사이트Who is getting left behind in the quest of Economic Growth in Africa and why?바카라 사이트

In May the brought together 500 business leaders and other participants to discuss transforming Africa. Their agenda was framed by the view that in 2012 바카라 사이트Africa바카라 사이트s projected growth rate of 6% will be driven by improved macroeconomic and political stability, an ongoing resource boom and a growing consumer base바카라 사이트.

At the same time the Diverse Voices 2012 initiative, led by the , brought together twenty-four people in three small groups in Malawi, Ethiopia and Kenya and asked the question 바카라 사이트what issues will people be discussing over the next three-months?바카라 사이트 The groups were a forum for some of those whose opinions have not had an equal chance of reaching lawmakers, practitioners, researchers and journalists.

The issues suggested were diverse but after prioritising them, a key question emerged 바카라 사이트In the quest for Economic Growth in Africa who is getting left behind and why?바카라 사이트 This question stemmed from experiences people shared about issues of exclusion, child labour, inflation, innovation and access to credit and markets.

Diverse Voices want as many people as possible from all over the world to get involved in tomorrow바카라 사이트s discussion, stating:

바카라 사이트If you feel your voice has been excluded from global conversations and want to challenge agenda setting in the development sector here바카라 사이트s a new chance. Or if you believe you have relevant research or policy perspectives to share it바카라 사이트s time to engage on equal terms. Sparks will be struck, difference will be celebrated and new agendas will emerge.바카라 사이트

Join the debate on the Diverse Voices and  pages.

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Published 6 June 2012