While the credit is due in large part to oil, the results indicate that there are at least 18 other "non-mineral" industries that are contributing to this growth. While fair trade, handmade goods probably didn't make the list, at least we're doing a small part to give people the income needed to participate in these growing economies.
Further, countries internationally-recognized for “good performance” in macro-economic management and trade policy rose from 5 to 15 from 1999-2007, and 27 of 36 countries evaluated had improved their performance. Of course, civil unrest and corruption in places like Côte d’Ivoire, and Zimbabwe bring overall numbers down. It is great, however, to see positive economic news coming from the continent!
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