Gaolathe wants Africa central to search for solutions

The Minister of Finance and Development Planning Baledzi Gaolathe gave his support to the Vulnerability Fund proposed by the World Bank with caution because Africa continues to be "marginalised and patronised" instead of being an integral part of the solution to the current financial and economic crisis.

Speaking at the Japan-Africa development aid conference known as TICAD IV in Gaborone recently, Gaolathe said with its resources and its vast potential, the African continent must be part of the solution.

"In order for us to play our part, we have to be party to the deliberations and to the processes which flow therefrom," Gaolathe said in reference to the April 2, G20 summit in London, which will hear Africa's voice through Japan.

Editor's Comment
Respect public institutions Mr Pres

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