Environment and Ecology Research Vol. 3(4), pp. 89 - 95
DOI: 10.13189/eer.2015.030403
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Africa as a Continent of Disasters and Crises: An Analysis of the Development Challenges and the Way Forward

Grace Lubaale ^*
Department of Teacher Education and Development Studies, Kyambogo University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

Africa is neither poor nor developing, it is impoverished. Africa has a lot of material and human resources but for centuries, it has been forced to provide resources to the so-called "developed" world. This researched paper attempts to unravel the underlying factors for the perpetual disasters and crises in such a rich continent. The paper reveals that they are not a natural phenomenon, but social, economic and political constructs rooted in the erosion, denial and in some cases suppression of African cultures, resources and humanity. They are largely external but internally African's are not blameless. The paper concludes that Africa has enough resources to deal with her challenges provided the historical distortions that have caused disasters and crises in Africa are dealt with legally and ethically. And also recommends deconstructions of these social, economic and political constructs taking high regard of appropriate solutions from Africans because there can be no meaningful development outside one's culture.

KEYWORDS
Africa, Disasters, Development, Challenges, Opportunities

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Grace Lubaale , "Africa as a Continent of Disasters and Crises: An Analysis of the Development Challenges and the Way Forward," Environment and Ecology Research, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 89 - 95, 2015. DOI: 10.13189/eer.2015.030403.

(b). APA Format:
Grace Lubaale (2015). Africa as a Continent of Disasters and Crises: An Analysis of the Development Challenges and the Way Forward. Environment and Ecology Research, 3(4), 89 - 95. DOI: 10.13189/eer.2015.030403.