Time to unite against EPAs
Africa needs to approach trade deals from a continental level if it is to resist a new wave of colonisation, says Carol Kayira-Kulemeka.
Excellent article, paradox is... how can we (Africans) get training on trade negotiations from the very people we expect to negotiate trade deals with? That is just so wrong, we need to develop our own indigenous skills; develop strategies to protect our resources not just from the Europeans, but from the Chinese, Americans and Indians as well.
Interesting to note that another strategy that seems to be emerging is the breaking of our resolve to say No to EPAs through manipulation of the African blocs, with so called development Aid offers.
We need to approach the trade deals from a continental level, because in the light of emerging issues in trade negotiations, the new scramble for Africa, we have no choice but become a strong force and resist the neo colonization of our people and our continent...
A people united can never be defeated.