Item fourteen History question new curriculum

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Item fourteen History question new curriculum
In many African countries, ruling governments invite people from foreign continents, especially Europe and Asia. These governments usually sign agreements allowing these foreigners to acquire land and operate there. Most people oppose their leaders’ actions of welcoming and collaborating with them. African leaders and the African Union are organizing a summit in your country to explain their actions, and you have been invited to speak to some local representatives about the governments’ actions.

Task:
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Write an essay that you will use at the above summit supporting the above governments’ actions.
Expected responses;
Learner should identify the challenge at hand, that is government collaborating with people from foreign countries and allowing them to acquire land which has been opposed and challenged by the people.
explains the meaning of collaboration.
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Economic Motives: Just as African leaders collaborated with colonialists for economic gain during the colonial period, today’s African leaders often invite foreign investors to stimulate economic development.
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Developmental Aspirations: African leaders, both in colonial times and today, often view collaboration with external actors as a means to achieve their developmental goals. Whether it was acquiring modern technology and infrastructure from colonial powers
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Just as alliances with colonial powers provided military protection and political influence, partnerships with foreign investors today offer opportunities for trade, technology transfer, and diplomatic ties
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African leaders recognize the importance of learning from external expertise and integrating global best practices into their development strategies.
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Collaboration with colonial powers in the past and inviting foreign investors today also involves strategic considerations.
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African leaders collaborate with such superpowers to create external partnerships to access global markets, and secure resources such as loans for national development.
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Some societies collaborated with the Europeans in order to get military support against their enemies and terrorists.
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Others looked at collaboration in line with civilization and modernity. Therefore, they want their areas to be developed by the Europeans, Asians and Chinese investors
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Some Africans African leaders blind folded by gifts and simple presents from Europeans, Asians, and Chinese such as money.
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Some Africans collaborate/welcome the Asians, European and Asians due to the fear of the military strength of these superpowers powers.
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Collaboration with foreign investors often involves skills transfer, training programs, and knowledge exchange initiatives aimed at empowering local industries and workforce.
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By inviting foreign investors to explore and exploit natural resources, African governments aim to generate revenue, promote industrial diversification, and stimulate economic diversification beyond resource extraction.
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African leaders may seek to strengthen their domestic strength, consolidate power, and maintain stability through alliances with external actors.
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Collaboration with foreign investors may serve as a demonstration of openness to international cooperation which can improve countries’ attractiveness to global investors and lenders.