Name: Africa's cheetahs versus hippos
Uploaded: 2007-07-30T10:32:00Z
Duration: 17 min 35 s
Description: Ghanaian economist George Ayittey unleashes a torrent of controlled anger toward corrupt leaders in Africa -- and calls on the "Cheetah generation" to take back the continent.

Ghanaian economist George Ayittey unleashes a torrent of controlled anger toward corrupt leaders in Africa -- and calls on the "Cheetah generation" to take back the continent.

Africa's cheetahs versus hippos

A new generation of young, fast-moving Africans is challenging the complacency and corruption of entrenched elites. While the continent holds vast mineral wealth, 40 percent of its generated wealth leaves Africa, and corruption drains $148 billion every year. Instead of pouring more aid into a broken system, real change comes from empowering local entrepreneurs and traditional institutions. The continent’s salvation rests with those who act, not those who wait for government to solve every problem.

Africa’s Future Depends On Cheetahs, Not Hippos

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George Ayittey: Africa's cheetahs versus hippos