Gordon Brown has made his first major speech since stepping down as prime minister after losing May’s general election. Speaking in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, he said he wanted to see the creation of an “African century”:
Future growth in the world economy, and future jobs in the developing world, will depend on harnessing both the productive potential and the pent-up consumer demand of this continent.
Brown said the internet would be crucial to developing African economies:
I am already working with some of you to bring together experts in this field for a major campaign and programme of work, because I truly believe that the rapid expansion of internet access in Africa could transform how Africa trades, learns and holds political power accountable.
He also made light of losing the general election, describing himself as a man who “spent some time as a politician before becoming a community organiser”. More details here.
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