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Chris Smith: “If we do not encourage Africa's transition to becoming the next largest consumer market in the world, the force of the…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2020
If we do not encourage Africa's transition to becoming the next largest consumer market in the world, the force of the youth bulge will likely turn Africa into the world's main conflict zone.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith warns about the consequences of failing to support Africa's economic transition.

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