Release of 7th Davies Paper in the 'Africa Series'

Reflections on UK Africa relations: Britain and Africa after 50 years

This essay considers a number of questions. Where does Africa stand and where is it heading? Why is the UK well placed to work with Africa on its journey? What is the Government doing to support the continent’s future? How can Government and business work in partnership to build prosperity for Africa, and for Britain? These will be addressed under two main headings: responsibilities and challenges. The first addresses two main areas in which the UK, and particularly the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, has responsibilities in Africa. The second highlights five challenges for African development that lie ahead.