President Museveni asked African countries to use clean, cheap electricity instead of cutting trees. He spoke yesterday to Ghana military officers visiting Uganda about climate change. Trees help keep water flowing, but people chop them down for cooking fuel. Uganda sees less water in rivers today compared to the 1960s because of lost forests. The president wants power costs under five cents per kilowatt for factories.
He thinks Africa stays poor because many people farm small plots instead of working in factories. Only two percent of Americans farm, but entire African families crowd onto tiny lands. For sellers to make money, markets must grow beyond local areas. Raw cotton costs one dollar per kilo, but finished clothes earn fourteen dollars. African leaders should avoid closing borders during political fights.
The Ghana officers came to learn about protecting nature during development projects. They studied Ugandan ways for a week before meeting the president. Their leader thanked Museveni for sharing ideas about making Africa stronger through teamwork. The visitors plan to use these lessons when they return home.
He thinks Africa stays poor because many people farm small plots instead of working in factories. Only two percent of Americans farm, but entire African families crowd onto tiny lands. For sellers to make money, markets must grow beyond local areas. Raw cotton costs one dollar per kilo, but finished clothes earn fourteen dollars. African leaders should avoid closing borders during political fights.
The Ghana officers came to learn about protecting nature during development projects. They studied Ugandan ways for a week before meeting the president. Their leader thanked Museveni for sharing ideas about making Africa stronger through teamwork. The visitors plan to use these lessons when they return home.
