There is still a great probem in Africa which resource development can mask for a while. That problem is human fecundity. Unless Africa can control its population growth there will be a systemic failure. Population planning is essential along with education for women.

"Australian money has followed the Chinese example. Most of our income, and the reason for the continuing strength of our economy, is our resources base."

It's about 7 per cent of our growth but the lion's share is the service sector.

Here the anti-populationist folk are on stronger ground. Clearly education and contraceptive programs are needed. Africa simply can't sustain fertility of 5.0 per female av.