living standards

Running head : African Policies

African Policies

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Good infrastructure is fundamental to a good economy . African countries have therefore designed policies to improve these infrastructures . For instance , Kenya 's policy on Road states that good roads spurs economic growth and also reduces poverty . As a result , it has taken a loan from China and there have been massive efforts to build new roads and maintain the existing ones . Strict measures have been put in place to ensure that the vehicles used on these

roads are of recommended size and weight . Equally the telecommunication sector has undergone enormous revolution that cannot be ignored . Communication is necessary in any transaction African countries have therefore ensured that they are in tandem with the developed world in this area (Morris . 1996 . African countries have a number of telecommunication companies as opposed to the previously monopoly by state owned fixed line corporation Telecommunication has become a very important element in African businesses . People are able to work in Africa for a company abroad

African governments are now keen on providing good housing to its people . There has been an increase in emergence of slums which are believed to have contributed to high rate of crimes in developing countries . Insecurity is born out of crime . Crime and insecurity do not favor a country 's socio economic development . Most investors have shunned away African countries that do not have security . As a result African countries have designed policies that enhance housing and accommodation...