
John P. Maketo
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So rich yet so poor: A chronicle of trade injustice in cotton farming
Why is it impossible or difficult to also remunerate (fully or partially) cotton farmers in foreign currency as is the case with other producers of export products like tobacco and gold?
By John P. Maketo
Apr. 28, 2023
Economic emancipation of all youths: An urgent development priority
Any medium to long term development plans that do not take into account the needs and aspirations of youths is fatal and doomed to fail.
By John P. Maketo and Yollander Millin
Nov. 12, 2023

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