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C. Overview 39 Overview Governance and Political Issues African governments and international donors have given heightened emphasis to the promotion of good governance since the early 1990s. Over the same period, democracy has taken root in a number of African countries and the frequency, if not the intensity, of conflicts has subsided. Corruption, however, continues to be prevalent in many countries and poses a key constraint to economic growth, sustainable development, and progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

No African country has yet achieved the target of halving the spread of tuberculosis and only 5 countries are likely to reduce it (Comoros, Egypt, Libya, Seychelles and Tunisia). The figures for malaria in 2000 are impressively high, especially in Guinea (75 386 cases per 100 000 people), Botswana (48 704) or Burundi (48 098). Goal 7 – sustainability Ensuring environmental Reversing the loss of environmental resources, along with provision of safe water, adequate sanitation and decent housing are part of goal 7.

All three countries are also projected to broadly maintain these high growth rates in 2006 and 2007, exhibiting broad-based growth, led in some cases (Uganda) by the agricultural sector. However, these forecasts are subject to considerable © AfDB/OECD 2006 uncertainties due to the unstable political situation in some countries, and a worsening drought in others. 5 per cent on average in the latter year. The growth prospects of Mauritius and Madagascar continue to be negatively affected by the increased competition from Chinese, Indian and Bangladeshi textile producers and the end of the Multi-Fibre Agreement.

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