The report notes that provision of private security, private education and private health is surging, filling the void left by decline in public services. For example, parents who send their children to poor quality public schools are unlikely to be motivated to keep them in school. The ability of Africa’s youth to contribute to development on the continent will depend on the quality of public services. However, about 51 per cent considered the handling of maintenance of roads and bridges as very bad or fairly bad. Every African leader must be judged by the quality of public services, not just unbridled expansion of private sector.

Source: The Star April 30, 2018 20:48 UTC