The crisis management measures taken by central banks have set a debate in motion, both in the euro area and in other economic areas. It is a debate which is anything but pleasant, and, above all, one that seemed to be long since over.
However, we should be aware that both Africa’s traditional and new partners are under enormous pressure to cut expenditure, and this makes aid levels highly vulnerable. Therefore, we should do everything possible to encourage them to live up to their commitments by, among others, reaffirming our side of the bargain.