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To build more human economies in Africa, governments must be far more strategic, wise, and forward-looking in their expenditure and build diverse economies that are going to deliver the jobs for the next generation. ”

Far too many governments are cutting back on their investment in human development. ”

The struggles to overturn colonial rule were long and often bitter. But, over time, most were inevitably successful. ”

A tax system is important because of what it can pay for, but also for how it works. When we pay taxes, we expect something back from the state; it strengthens the relationship and accountability between us and our governments. It also pays for what private finance shouldn't: our needs for healthcare, education and social security. ”

We have international organizations for health, trade, and football - even for coffee - but not tax. Why not? ”

We need to harness the boundless energy and creativity of our youth. ”

It's happy and secure people who the are most creative. ”

We don't want to tell young girls and boys that the odds are stacked against them from the start. Instead, we could tell them that with passion, conviction, and determination we can build a better future. This future is possible by redesigning our economy to truly reward hard work rather than wealth. ”

We need a world where people do not have to live in fear of the economic repercussions of getting sick or losing their home or job. Where every child gets to fulfil their potential. Where corporations pay their fair share of taxes and work for the good of the majority, not just their shareholders. ”

GDP excludes care work and other unpaid work, most of which falls to women and girls in rich and in poor countries alike. ”