Hillarysworld

A short article that draws from many different sources and touches on a number of issues:

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20090805/In-Kenya-Clinton-calls-on-African-leaders-to-promote-good-governance-womens-rights.aspx


Speaking at the African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum in Nairobi, which marked the start of her 11-day trip to Africa, Clinton "also stressed to the delegates that economic progress is tied directly to good governance (Boswell, 8/5). Clinton's message was that the "new American policy for Africa would be trade not aid," according to the New York Times. She told the forum, "We want to be your partner, not your patron" (Gettleman, 8/5).

"We believe in Africa's promise. We are committed to Africa's future and we will be partners with Africa's people," she said, adding that Africans should focus on women's rights in order to expand economic growth, CNN reports. "The social, political and economic marginalization of women across Africa has left a void in this continent that undermines progress and prosperity every day," according to Clinton (8/5). She said that economic progress in Africa "also depends on responsible governments that reject corruption, enforce the rule of law and deliver results for their people," adding, "This is not just about good governance, this is about good business," according to Reuters.