Thabo Mpho Putu
- Feb 5, 2015
- 1 min read
"Is democracy a real issue in Africa? Is it on the agenda?"
Country: South Africa
Areas of Interest: Social Development; Health;
Email: Thabo.Putu@wits.ac.za / mphop@dsd.gov.za
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What is he currently doing?
Project Manager – Government Department of Social Development. He is currently working on the issue of food and nutrition and HIV.
New Questions around democracy
Is democracy a real issue in Africa? Is it on the agenda? (more and more people are concerned with their own personal issues rather than politics);
How do we hold officials accountable?;
Politics of food distribution (food security) – it’s an issue that’s about government, about companies and specially about people.
Suggestions for the international Network and connection with the Foundation
Blogs, internet and other;
Continue with the meetings;
Use meetings to discuss issues around the world: Ukraine, Ebola, and other issues.
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