One of the scourges currently affecting Africa is the devaluation of MADE IN AFRICA by Africans themselves. It is practically impossible to see Africa evolve and emancipate solely through imported products. This devaluation stems from an ideology that has long been ingrained in our consciousness. It is true that we live in a world centered on the challenges of globalization.

This obviously leads to an increase in trade and economic exchanges, as well as a multiplication of financial exchanges between states. Interchangeability, an undeniable lever of global economic growth, is strongly recommended. However, it should be noted that the true wealth of a country lies in the recognition of its own values and culture. Each continent (or country) has its own culture, its own values, founded on its own history.

However, it is unacceptable to give more credit to foreign values than to one’s own. Unfortunately, it is evident that in most African countries, made in Africa lags behind what is imported. So what is the source of this devaluation? To answer this question, we must base it on these theories that have strengthened this school:

Everything that comes from outside (the West) is good, perfect

The above statement resonates in our consciousness because many of us have thought this more than once. I remember when I was still a child, we often tended to consider the West as paradise on earth. This point of view shared by many people leads us to denigrate our own values.

You will notice with me that this affects all aspects of social life. Culturally, we prefer Western culture over our own; in terms of education, we prefer to study abroad, judging that the educational system is better elsewhere; in short, we are always admiring and very fond of what comes from Western countries…

This text is an excerpt from the book “FROM SCHOOL LIFE TO LIFE SCHOOL” written by TATY STEPHANE.

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