K’ONYANGO: A more connected world: Why cooperation should shape the future
The article argues that global prosperity in the 21st century depends on international cooperation rather than geopolitical dominance. It highlights how emerging economies in Asia and Africa are reshaping global trade and emphasizes the need for infrastructure development partnerships.
Why it matters
It provides a framework for understanding the shifting power dynamics in global economics and the necessity of cross-border development.
The lesson is not that every country should copy another country's political or economic model /FILE
The defining challenge of the 21 st century is not deciding which country should dominate the world. It is deciding whether nations can learn to prosper together.
At a time of geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty and rapid technological change, the global community needs fewer walls and more bridges. The countries that understand this principle will be better positioned to shape the next era of development.
For much of modern history, international influence has been concentrated among a relatively small group of wealthy industrialised nations. Their institutions, currencies, companies and political ideas have shaped the rules of global commerce.
Yet the economic map of the world is changing. Growth is increasingly being driven by Asia, Africa, Latin America and other emerging regions.
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