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Economic upswing in Africa: Who really profits?

November 21, 2019

German companies should invest more in Africa, according to Chancellor Angela Merkel. She says the opportunities outweigh the risks. So can investments encourage reforms, in a win-win situation? Guests: Veye Tatah (computer scientist and journalist), Daniel Pelz (DW), Eiman Seifeldin (human rights activist)

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To The Point | Veye Tatah NEU
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Veye Tatah is a computer scientist with roots in Cameroon and the editor-in-chief of the magazine "Africa Positive". She says: "The 'Compact with Africa' primarily serves the interests of Western investors." 

 

DW Sendung To The Point Eiman Seifeldin
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Eiman Seifeldin is a human rights activist from Sudan, who's been living in Germany since 2016. She says: "The investment and trade provisions should be based on partnership and not on superiority."

 

DW Sendung To The Point Daniel Pelz
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Daniel Pelz from DW's Africa Desk says: "Unless African governments and international partners do their part, the poor will be left out - with dire consequences. "