--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Rui Collaco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I assure you that both > Mozambique and Angola were, at the time they attained independence in 1975, > among the most developed countries of Africa, far better than most of their > independent neighbours, and by far better administered. Angola's growth rate > was about 9% p.a. (something India has never managed). Any honest scholar > that may dwell on this will reach this conclusion. In any case, these facts > are well documented. The standard of living and infrastructure were second > to none among the countries of black Africa. Only Rodhesia and South Africa > were better off. -------------------------------- Angola among the most developed countries of Africa in 1975? Do you include literacy and other social indicators under development? Do you include the setting up of local Institutions like the Executive and Judiciary as development? Have you made a comparison of Angola and Mozambique with ex British colonies like Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria in 1975? In 2003 the literacy rate of Mozambique and Angola was 45 and 42%. The ranking in the HDR is 170 and 164 out of 179 of the worlds nations. And please dont blame this situation on strife alone, after independence. One thing I will say, and that is, Goa was left in a heavenly state in 1961, if you compare it with the state of Angola in 1975, and today. I spent some time in Congo in 2001, and I thought that no country in the world could be poorer, and less educated than that country. Was surprised to see that the portuguese colonies rank lower. regards, Gilbert.
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