Africa: Africa needs a founding philosophy

Initiatives like the New Partnership for Africa's Development point towards neoliberalism as the guiding philosophy. Is neo-liberalism what is driving our renewal agenda? Do African intellectuals have consensus about its relevance for our continent? Are intellectuals committed to building a body of knowledge that supports this philosophy? Are African capitalists prepared to support this necessary research? While the African Renaissance represents moving Africa forward in terms of development, education, good governance etc, African Renaissance lacks a philosophical base to guide, lead and bring countries together.