Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations AFRICA GHOSTS OF THE PAST… DEMONS OF THE PRESENT… VISION FOR THE FUTURE M. NATHANIEL BARNES AMBASSADOR & PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA TO THE UNITED NATION 02/19/2008

OVERVIEW Portrait of Africa Indicators of Challenges Vision of Africa The Phoenix Spheres of Challenges Self-Reflection/Introspection Leadership Resource Management Relationships NAO Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations POPULATION(millions) ,451.73, Birth Rate InfantMortalityRate (per 1000) LifeExpectancy(years) Per Capita Income$12,398$18,139$13,901$20,9082,5642,956$738$1, AIDSEpidemic(millions) AmericasEuropeAsiaAfrica Portrait of Africa 02/19/2008

Vision of Africa Vision of Africa “The Phoenix” The Emergence of A New Renaissance In Africa Indices of predictability Fate of African Heads of State The Pursuit of Justice The Role of Women The Youth Factor Civil Society Leverage The Frequency of Democratic Electoral Processes Peace, Stability, Self-Reliance, Economic Prosperity, Global Influence Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Vision of Africa How Can Africa Actualize and Sustain This Vision Four Spheres of Challenges Sphere of Self-Reflection/Introspection Sphere of Leadership Sphere of Resource Management Sphere of Relationships Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Self-Reflection/Introspection Self-Reflection/Introspection Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Africa Must Come to Grips With The Specter Its Past The Glory of the “Cradle of Civilization” …Lost The Dehumanizing Effects of Slavery The Exploitation and Divisiveness of Colonialism The Self-Hatred of Tribalism Denial Healing Self-Reflection/Introspection Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Africa Must Confront and Take Responsibility for the Demons of its Present Poverty Disease Illiteracy Conflict Institutionalized Dependency Gender Inequality Bad Governance Tyranny Impunity Corruption Self-Reflection/Introspection Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

PREREQUISITES CourageCourage Full and Comprehensive ParticipationFull and Comprehensive Participation Gender Factor Gender Factor The Role of Civil Society The Role of Civil Society JusticeJustice ReconciliationReconciliation Fairness/Rule of LawFairness/Rule of Law SacrificeSacrifice Political WillPolitical Will Self-Reflection/Introspection Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Case Studies Catharsis Catharsis Truth & Reconciliation Commissions Truth & Reconciliation Commissions The Trial of Ex-President Charles Taylor The Trial of Ex-President Charles Taylor The Trial and Sentencing of Former Insurgents in Sierra Leone and Rwanda The Trial and Sentencing of Former Insurgents in Sierra Leone and Rwanda Expanded Role of Women in Political Leadership Expanded Role of Women in Political Leadership The Leverage of Civil Society The Leverage of Civil Society Self-Reflection/Introspection Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Africa Must Strategically Regroup and Take Control of Its Destiny Sphere of Leadership Sphere of Resource Management Sphere of Relationships Vision of Africa How Can Africa Actualize and Sustain This Vision Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Leadership Leadership Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations Leadership Leadership Democratic Principles vs. Culture & Traditions Political Interest/Agendas vs. Institution Building The Politics of Inclusion Tribalism & Ethnicity vs. Reconciliation & Integration The Role of Women The Leverage of Civil Society The Power of the Diaspora The Pursuit of Peace and Stability Justice Rule of Law The Economics of Peace & Stability 02/19/2008

Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations Leadership Leadership “THE NEW BREED” OF LEADERS FOR AFRICA Technocrats & Effective Managers Integrity Courageous Globalist Visionary & Good Listeners Action Oriented Politically Astute 02/19/2008

Resource Management Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Resource Management Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations Human Development Education Academic Primary, Secondary Institutions of Higher Learning Vocational Adult Literacy Research Capabilities Health Care Social Services Standards of Excellence Statistics & Data Collection 02/19/2008

Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations Resource Management Equal & Fair Distribution of Benefits From National Resources Local Participation In The Decision Making Process Wealth Creation Equity & Fairness Accountability Sustainability Education Health Care Delivery Systems Road and Transport Networks 02/19/2008

Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations Resource Management Sustainability Renewable vs. Exhaustible Infrastructure The Environment The Paradox of Needs vs. Conservation “You Have Exhausted Yours To Become Rich Now You Want Us To Conserve Ours and Remain Poor” “Now We Must Pay For The Sins of the Developed World” The Matter of Globalization 02/19/2008

Relationships Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations 02/19/2008

Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations Relationships Interests/Agendas African Decisions…By Africans…For Africans Old Perceptions Exogenous Influences US vs. China Agendas Human Right Records Technology Transfer The Pursuit of Democracy Dynamic Balance “No Free Lunch” The Power of Relationships 02/19/2008

Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations Relationships AID The Enigma of Conflict & Development While Donor Countries Provide Hundreds of Millions in AID They Export Immeasurable Quantities of Arms and Ammunitions To Africa With No Controls or Monitoring Mechanisms Which Fuels Conflicts and Nullifies Development They Finance Donor/Recipient Dynamics “Its Our Money, This is How We Want to Spend It” “Its Your Money, Tell Us How You Want to Spend It” South/South Cooperation The Issue of Destiny 02/19/2008

NEW AFRICA ORDER Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations Self-Reflection/ Introspection Resource Management Leadership Relationships 02/19/2008

NEW AFRICA ORDER Mission of Republic of Liberia To The United Nations Self-Reflection/ Introspection Resource Management Leadership Relationships 02/19/2008