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      Africa in Progress - Radio show: The story of the poor African lion (and the rich Asian tiger)

      On air: 23 January 2012 16:05 - 30 January 2012 16:05 (Photo: Flickr / Phalinn)

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      Why did the African lion stay poor while the Asian tiger became rich?

      According to a five-year comparative study the answer is fairly simple: investment in agriculture. In the 1960, newly independent African countries had more potential than their South East Asian counterparts. But the latter turned into powerful Asian tigers, while the African continent stayed behind. What can Africa learn from Asia?

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      Guests:

      - Akinyinka Akinyoade, David Uchenna Enweremadu, Adesina Akinwumi ( Nigeria)
      - Bethuel Kinuthia ( Kenya)
      - Blandina Kilama ( Tanzania)
      - David Henley ( Autralia, Netherlands)
      - Kees van Donge ( Netherlands)

      Duration: 30 minutes
      Producer: Hélène Michaud

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