Final Thoughts
Over the last several blog posts, I have attempted to uncover some of the political complexities influencing the delivery of water in Africa. Throughout this process, I have managed to challenge a number of assumptions I had prior to commencing this module. One particular thing that I have found most interesting to learn about is how much Africa has been shaped and influenced by political strategies on national and global levels. Africa has been subject to changing paradigms as much as the rest of the world, however, has resulted in different outcomes, mainly due to the varying and complex needs. Additionally, the Africa is not one large entity, but consists of different regions and groups of which there are undoubtedly many given the size of Africa. Early on in the blog, I spent a lot of time discussing the role of government and a shift towards privatisation. I felt understanding these issues helped me gain a broader context of the situation as it shows how poli
