Democracy Without Votes I: The Background to NGOs in Tanzania and Uganda

Abstract

In a world where supply responded to demand, the letters in Boxes 4.1 and 4.2 might correspond more closely to reality. While we obviously cannot be certain of the priorities of the people across the whole of Africa, it seems plausible to believe that security of tenure on the land, a living wage earned under humane conditions, and an opportunity to trade fairly in world markets, would all be among the highest priorities. Critics might note the absence of references in the correspondence to health and education, but the resources generated by economic changes might pay for such provision. What of democracy, human rights and competent, honest government? Few Africans would object to such additions. Neither would be they be averse to the tackling of man-made environmental problems which have contributed to floods, drought, soil erosion, and polluted air and water.