Ted.com is one of the more interesting sites I have come across on the Internet and new this month is the recent Ted Conference in Africa.
"Economist George Ayittey sees Africa's future as a fight between Hippos -- complacent, greedy bureaucrats wallowing in the muck -- and Cheetahs, the fast-moving, entrepreneurial leaders and citizens who will rebuild Africa." More...
It all seems so much closer to home after having had the privilege of meeting and listening to James Shikwati at the Nassau Institute Symposium in June. Listen closely and you will hear Mr. Ayittey mention Mr. Shikwati in his opening remarks.
This is one serious lecture!