# How to Fix African Poverty

**URL:** <https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/free-thoughts/how-to-fix-african-poverty>

**By** Magatte Wade

**Published:** October 22, 2021

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Magatte Wade joins the podcast to discuss how entrepreneurship directly correlates to African prosperity.

## Shownotes:

Magatte Wade argues that the most unique challenge we face is that the world has come to perceive that Africans themselves are not capable of creating prosperity—and require charity in order to survive. The combination of negative perceptions of Africans, combined with widespread ignorance regarding the need for economic freedom is a toxic combination. And Wade is working to change not only the perception, but also provide opportunities for Africans to prosper.

## Further Reading:

[Why it's too hard to start a business in Africa -- and how to change it](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpjxElfNpks&t=3s), Magatte Wade's TED Talk.