The Time is Right to Invest in Africa!

Whilst Tony Blair was Prime Minister, he put Africa at the heart of his foreign policy - from the Commission in Africa to the military intervention in Sierra Leone. Since leaving office, Tony Blair has renewed his commitment to Africa's development and economic growth by setting up the "Africa Governance Initiative". The Africa Governance Initiative is underpinned by two key principles that Tony Blair came to see as central to achieving the vision of a stable, prosperous Africa taking its rightful place in the world with an end to aid-dependence.

First, that good governance, including an effective centre of Government and a thriving public policy space, is essential for development.

Second, that growing Africa's private sector is the only long-term way to escape from poverty. Increased investment - including foreign direct investment - is vital to this.


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