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    "content": "This report has looked at all the aspects of regional and geopolitical aspects both in terms of economics, security, energy and livelihoods and the possibilities that Africa has and that is amazing. I just want to inform Sen. Wetangula that music is one of the most lucrative economic activities in this world. The richest people in America are musicians. So, let us not belittle Lingala Music because it is very important. What we need to do is to ensure that whatever economic activity, a country should work on its weaknesses and build on its strengths. I think the richest people who live lifestyles of God knows what are the musicians of this world. Again, music can be exported and we must support it as well. I am sure he was talking from the perspective of other economic activities in Africa. There is need to add value to especially the raw materials that are still going out in raw form 50 or 60 years after independence because that is not acceptable. Coffees, woods and diamonds from Africa are exported in raw form. By the time they are in New York, nobody can afford them. We must add value to our raw materials and we must create jobs. Also more importantly, the aspects of politics and democratic governance of our leadership in the region is still wanting. It is something that this country, even if we are not perfect, has made a lot of progress on, especially the issue of migration. Africa produces the most migrants and we have seen some of the conditions in the destinations they go to. Some of them die in the high seas. This is something that perhaps we should highlight at other geopolitical forums. For me, this is a good report and I laud it. However, we also need to look at how we cascade the reports to things that can be done. We attend conferences and sometimes we leave with very big ideas. However, sometimes we do not break the ideas down to what should be done in terms of the different social and economic activities to be carried to the next stage. Without further ado, because I know time is not on our side, I support the report. I thank you for the opportunity."
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