YOUR SAYDo you think President Nkurunziza's methods are effective in Africa? Burundi's ex-rebel president is actively involved in rebuilding his country. But is his hands on participation enough?
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Hi there, Soccer, or any sport activities are not the main things Burundians need at moment. I understand this is a cynicism to show the Burundian community how clever these politicians are. This is to blind Vulnerable Burundians who don't see what is going on in their country. How can Burundi overcome their hardships if the Corruption and Human Rights violation such rape..are going on... This is an interesting story ,let then starting highlighting the real struggle that faces Burundians over there! Why can't the president teach every single Burundian's right and encourage people to respect each other rather than playing soccer??? I found it(Pre.Nkurunziza games) is another game of Politics...
I was very intersted with the Dateline brodcasted on Wednesday at 8:30 Pm about Burundi rebuilding, and I have much to say on that because I am Burundian and I know much on my country, But could you please send to me a copy of DVD of that show. Even if it cost something I can pay it and after I can say something on that.
God knows the best!The hands on participation of the President is far away to be enough.Firstly, let me say that I originally come from Burundi, and I don't see any thing that will change Burundians'life than good governance (with no corruption) and respect of human rights.If someone could read the news regardings the political instability (22 senators sacked recently and mean figures in opposition parties in jail)and corruption, you may be shocked! Burundian people had been so active for years when it comes to building their own country.This method of having everyone's contribution was implemented before the war.This is not something new; the only thing is that they are rebuilding what they had destroyed during the war.If all aids were reaching those in need (the normal citizens),and human rights are respected, I have no doubt that Burundian people would build their own country for good.Thanks anyway for broadcasting this program,many people had a chance to know about my country and some may not ask me "Where is Burundi?Is that a country or a city?" again.I would like you to go back and make another interview asking them about corruption and human right violations; this time approach those who oppose the goverment also.This will help many to understand the other side of the story and why his hands on participation is not enough to see Burundians'life changed!
I have been to Burundi 3 times now and having a brief understanding what the people are like and what speaks most to them I can see that this approach will be very effective. There is no easy way to take a country into peace and out of extreme poverty at the same time. So anything is a good thing and it is very encouraging to see President Nkurunziza getting his hands dirty and doing what ever it takes to assist his people. No doubt funds are hard to come by so many hands make light work. From Australia we are helping fund a village, school and medical clinic being built by the locals. See www.villagesoflife.org Regards Ted Bosveld
God knows! But it has got to be better than what has gone on. Reminds one that most people around the world want the same thing: peace, happiness, prosperity, their kids to go to school, food on the table, etc. Hope the promised aid comes through.