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December 12, 2007

FIFA nations world cup is one of the most prestigious sports events in the world since decades. Winning this competition confers on the winner fame along with much money. Consequently, national footbal teams, from qualifying rounds to final phases of the competition, vie for this cup every four years. European and South American continents won several times this cup. Neither Oceania, North America, Asia and Africa. Is one of the African teams able to win this prestigious cup? As things are, I don't think so. Why? Here are some reasons. First, most African teams which have to participate in this competition don't prepare themselves very well. They used to wait one or two months before the competition to play some matches with some defenseless teams worldwide. Secondly, personal problems or various money problems usually sap the unity of those teams. Thirdly, those teams don't have a precise objective when taking part in this competition. In fact, they just want to reach the second round or go the furthest in the competition. Compared to European and South American teams whose objective is clearly to win the cup, the gap is very deep. If African national football teams give up this conception of this competition , surely one day one of them will win the FIFA nations world cup all the more so since many of their teams are composed of various talented players who play in famous football clubs worldwide.

December 11, 2007

Today young promoters, especially those living in developing countries, experience more and more difficulties in their way to find seed capital to set up their small businesses. Which reasons can explain this situation? Has this situation any consequences? Which solutions can we put forward to help them? Setting up small businesses which can help them have financial resources and be independent is one of the major goals of a great deal of young promoters. But getting seed capital to do it seems to be an insoluble puzzle. Why? First, these young promoters most of the time don't have any bank account and personal funds reaching at least 30% of their small business projects. In this case, almost all commercial banks refuse to grant them loans. Secondly, the total cost of the small business projects deters very often microfinance institutions from granting them the loans they ask. In fact, this one generally ranges from $2000 to $10000. Thirdly, some business projects are not realistic at all or are too ambitious to be financed by a commercial bank or a microfinance institution. Finally, getting seed capital especially in the Internet is very difficult because most investors are too distrustful. Moreover, there are many cyber-crooks ready to cheat them mercilessly if they are not careful. One of the logical consequences of this situation is that young promoters cannot set up their small businesses for lack of seed capital. As a result, they are obliged to continue to live with their parents, since they don't have any financial resources to become independent. Which is not easy, especially when you are an ambitious young man! Now, here are some solutions which can be put forward to solve the situation. It is not the panacea, but it is better than nothing. First, commercial banks and microfinance institutions have to revise their policies towards young promoters as far as seed capital is concerned. Then, young promoters themselves have to make efforts to save little money either in a bank or in a microfinance institution in order to facilitate their access to loans. Finally, investors in the Internet should be a little kind to help only honest young promoters who ask them for a refundable seed capital. For instance, they can give them a part of the equipment they need as part of the setting up of their small businesses.

December 10, 2007

Tropical deforestation is currently one of the great environmental issues today's world is confronted with. In fact, hectares of tropical forests are being systematically destroyed yearly at an accelerating rhythm, hence the following the worries. What are the causes of this alarming phenomenon? Which consequences can it have on our environment? How can we solve this issue? Tropical deforestation is the destruction of significant areas of tropical forests so as get a non-forest land for various uses. Many causes can explain this ongoing phenomenon. But the most important ones are relative to : - Arable lands for agricultural expansion - Grazing lands for livestock - Urban development - Mining and petroleum extraction - Clearing lands for commercial and industrial development - Wildfires and slash-and-burn practices - Fuel wood. The consequences of this deforestation on our environment are numerous. But let's mention the three ones below. Atmospheric pollution: Tropical deforestation is one of the major causes of the enhanced greenhouse effect. In fact, it disturbs the process of photosynthesis which is very necessary for our environment. Loss of biodiversity: Tropical forests contain more species than any other ecosystem, as well as unique species. As people clear large areas of them, entire species are vanishing, many of them unknown. Disintegration of indigenous communities: Logging, mining and farming in tropical forests sometimes displace indigenous communities. Left without land or other resources, native culture often disintegrate. Is anything can be done to slow down or stop this tropical deforestation? Many things can be done to master this plague. In my opinion, creating large protected areas in these tropical forests where any human activities will be forbidden appears as one of the best ways to preserve them. Moreover, some reforestation plans can be implemented in order to reconstitute the forests where a great deal of trees have been felled.