Europe has it. Countries like South Korea and Singapore have developed this sense of self-confidence. Africans at this juncture must strive to achieve it. The current self-doubt, coupled with extremely poor leadership is wreaking havoc on the continent. Instead of importing alien economic paradigms Africans must strive to finance local modern industries that cater primarily to Africans.
Industrialization has a key role in any region's economic development.
The current fragmentation of the continent creates an impediment to this industrialization process. Make no mistake- economic integration has gained currency in the African political spheres. African economic integration is too important to be left in the in the hands of politicians. These are the destroyers of the continent. They are the same people that made the OAU a toothless organization.