African strategy in the field of industrial development and co-operation 1980-1985

Abstract

Twenty years after the majority of African countries have acceded to political independence, the African continent is facing the decade 1980-1990 seriously handicapped by its underdeveloped condition, This under development is manifested socially) among other things, by the low level of satisfaction of the basic needs of the population continued widespread illiteracy, and the persistence of Major endemic diseases. This situation is reflected in economic and administrative structures which fail To meet the requirements of development. The African economy is still based essentially on agriculture and artisan-style production, the main features of which are the low productivity of the techniques used, poorly qualified manpower and inadequate infrastructures.