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I was Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and served in the U.S. Foreign Service for 38 years. On this blog I provide commentary on the latest in African politics and development.


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Article: In Africa, Corruption Remains a Barrier to Investment

August 13, 2024

My latest article for The Globe Post is titled In Africa, Corruption Remains a Barrier to Investment. I write about the potential new labor force in Africa, the need for direct investments in manufacturing, and African countries investing in their own countries.

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