Sport in Africa: The Government
For more information Main Author: Hassan Fofana Sports Consultant & Field Agent contact: time2ballinc@gmail.com twitter: @Time2ballinc facebook: facebook.com/Time2Ball __________________________________________ Sport in Africa: The Government by Hassan Fofana The government is to blame for not implementing appropriate strategies and policies that will allow the African economy to flourish by taking advantage of the sport industry, worth over a billion dollars. It is clear that the African government has a lot on its hand, as Ghanaian Vice President Mr. Dramani Mahama would attest; but the least that they can do as lawmakers is to set standards and expectations that encourage wealthy individuals or successful major businesses to invest in sport. In the US, for example, the tax system is designed such that major corporations, as well as individuals, are encouraged to make c