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INVESTMENT, NOT AID! - 2003-09-11
Posted July 10th, 2007 by heritage
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The Aga Khan was visiting Nairobi scarcely two months after the devastation of the August 1, 1982, coup attempt. Investor confidence was at an all-time low following the unprecedented looting, destruction of property and loss of life. Yet, it had been clear Kenya was rapidly becoming unattractive to investors even before the abortive coup. Four years later, during the much-touted 'Enabling Environment Conference', the Aga Khan was even more prophetic when he warned of an imminent brain drain.
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