Both positions are rational for Europe. The national structural adjustment programs imposed on African countries by the international financial institutions and Europe are the exact opposite of the policy prescriptions that the European Union promotes in Europe for Europeans. Structural adjustment programs do not call for the harmonization of Africa's national macro-economic policies, implying that each country should redress its economic imbalances alone. The European Union, contrariwise, promotes common adjustment programs in its member countries, leading to common economic policies in the various sectors. Africa, at this time, must have good leadership, good governance and economic integration.
Poor leadership undermines stability.
The democratic process should be enabled to nurture high caliber leaders who can live up to the aspirations of the African people and promote relationships based on mutual interests. The democratic process must promote economic development.