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African Engineers Jobs for Urban Drifters
The towns of developing countries are filled with unemployed youth who have left the family farm but failed to find employment in the industries and institutions of the public and formal sectors. For many young people the informal sector can offer an alternative route through an apprenticeship leading to a career as a self-employed artisan. Beginning in 1971 with a comprehensive survey, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, monitored the growth of Ghana’s largest informal industrial area, Suame Magazine. It found that in difficult economic times, when lack of foreign credit severely limited importation, the Magazine grew rapidly and provided work for many otherwise idle hands. Later, when agreements with the IMF and World Bank made available international credit, the informal sector suffered hardship and the rate of growth slowed down.
The survey of 1971 was commissioned by the government of Dr Kofi Busia. It found that the population of the Magazine was made up as follows:
Number of Enterprises (Master craftsmen employers) 1085
Africa in Depth – A Closer Look at a Diverse Land
It is a land of diverse culture and wildlife. Mostly untouched by humans, its is a land of sunny weather all year round perfect for fun-filled, unique and unforgettable family getaways.. Activities such as bush treasure hunts, whale viewing, and exceptional night drives to study wildlife behaviors, horse-back riding and immersion in local cultures would ensure a captivating experience for kids and parents alike. African family safari is a great way to unite entertainment and education; a fantastic way to spend quality time with loved ones; and an excellent way to forget all your worries.
An expedition in Africa, gives you a variety of options, one is the famous African family safari. But that is just tip of the ice berg as there are a lot of exhilarating and enjoyable activities in Africa. Each country in the continent has something refreshing and distinct to offer.
Egypt boasts of magnificent pyramids, temples and statues that tickle the imagination of travelers about ancient Egypt. These wonders are the most popular trademark of this country.
A Historical Reflection – Leadership in Primitive Africa
It would not be correct to think that the kind of leadership in present day Africa has no bearing on the past. This applies to both political and religious kind of leadership and inclusive of various levels of leaderships. Regardless of the kind of leadership (political or religious) or the level of leadership, e.g., head of state or head of a family, there are indications that traditional concept of leadership in Africa is still prevalent in present day concept of leadership. In this article the goal is to identify the leadership concept in Africa during the primitive years of the development of the continent. In the process it will also be shown how the people developed this concept. As a case study, special attention will be given to Sierra Leone because of her uniqueness in being an African country founded by Western powers.
INDIGENOUS CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP IN AFRICA
In his discussion on early civilization, F. K. Buah in his book, ‘Ancient World’, made this observation; “After a while men saw that it was not safe to have their homes scattered about and began to build them near each other in the same place. This is how village life began. Where there are more than two families staying in the area, there must be someone who will look after the common good of the people. The headman is generally the first person who had settled in the village, or he was the bravest of the people who lived there. He was to rule these people by a council made up of the oldest and wisest men in the village.” From these words of F. K. Buah, a background to the development of leadership is brought into focus. It can be observed that whilst Western countries have developed greatly into cosmopolitan cities, a much larger part of Africa portrayed early and typical village settings. Two things can be pointed out from the citation above concerning the way leaders were recognized in the past: first, they were recognized in terms of age or the time period one has been in a particular area; second, they were recognized because of some personal qualities or achievements.
