Hillary Clinton Praises Botswana's Diamond Industry
January 14, 2009
Here is a nice little endorsement, even if it got scant publicity … In her confirmation hearings yesterday to be Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, when asked about foreign aid to countries with mineral wealth, said:
[W]e should look at the models of countries that have handled their mineral wealth to the advantage of their people. Botswana comes to mind. They’ve been very good stewards of their diamonds and have invested in roads and schools and infrastructure in Botswana.
The fact that her knowledge of this surprised many people seemingly knowledgeable about the world (see here and here) shows there is quite an education process still to be done.
Posted by Rob Bates on January 14, 2009 |
Comments (6)
January 19, 2009
In response to:
Hillary Clinton Praises Botswana's Diamond Industrywonk commented:
It's not surprising Hillary would know this. The "resource curse"
has been a major discussion topic amongst think-tank wonks like me
and there are lots articles about Botswana in journals that
circulate in these circle. It proves she reads them and is versed
on this important issue, and that's a very good thing
January 19, 2009
In response to:
Hillary Clinton Praises Botswana's Diamond IndustryParesh Das commented:
The diamond industry alongwith with African Govt's have been
talking about " BENEFICIATION that's the key to future progress.
Well said Mrs Hillary Clinton...Congratulations !!!
January 16, 2009
In response to:
Hillary Clinton Praises Botswana's Diamond Industrythapelo commented:
its quite true mrs clinton. all the best
January 15, 2009
In response to:
Hillary Clinton Praises Botswana's Diamond IndustryKeke commented:
Wow! She still remembers facts about Botswana. She came here as
first lady in the late 90s and for here to still remember the
success story is quite impressive. We wish her all the best in her
new job. Bye
January 14, 2009
In response to:
Hillary Clinton Praises Botswana's Diamond IndustryMothusi commented:
Hillary is absolutely right. Rest of the world sees Africa only in
failure, but clearly Botswana has utilized its mineral resources to
the benefit of its citizens. Kudos Hillary, we wish you the best in
your new job.
January 14, 2009
In response to:
Hillary Clinton Praises Botswana's Diamond Industrygilbert commented:
This book is quite instructiv about Botswana diamonds for
development. Masire: Memoirs of an African Democrat Author: Quett
Ketumile Joni Masire ISBN: 9991240489
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