CIAO DATE: 04/05

Questions on Africa Policy for Candidates & Policymakers

Abstract

As the U.S. enters an important election season with a greater focus than usual on foreign policy issues, Africa remains largely absent from the national debate. Despite historical ties and important current interests, Africa is still considered to fall outside the scope of U.S. policymakers’ concerns.

But Africa’s issues are global issues - from the HIV/AIDS pandemic to extreme poverty, from deadly civil conflicts to environmental degradation - and addressing them successfully will require effective U.S. policies that emphasize collaborative international efforts.

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