DHARAMVIR NAGPAL VIR - tune in, debate and listen online with your weekly World Agenda guide 22 August 2009 Why is Africa Poor?

DHARAMVIR NAGPAL VIR - tune in, debate and listen online with your weekly World Agenda guide 22 August 2009 Why is Africa Poor? Africa , a land rich in natural resources and human potential, is home to some of the world's poorest people. Why? In three programmes, award-winning reporter Mark Doyle travels across the continent in search of answers. He asks if the spread of democracy and modern communication tools will stop Africa 's endemic corruption and 'big man' politics? He questions multinational corporations, many of which financially dwarf the African countries they operate in, to find out if their 'ethical' practices actually help local people? And investigates what difference, if any, these practices will make in the face of a global recession. The question is simple. The answers are not. From Monday Audio Preview Citizen journalists: conflict in Kashmir New media is marching to the front line in Kashmir. As part of World Stories, Suvojit Bagchi looks at the astonishing rise in citizen journalism in the war zone and meets the young men armed with mobile phones, who upload images of violence as they happen. 28 August Audio Preview Educating the elite An elite education is a privilege few can afford. In this week's The Insiders' Debate, Owen Bennet-Jones brings together heads from four of the world's top schools. From controversy over discipline and boarding to the impact of the credit crunch on fees, this is your chance to find out if the high price of private schools is worth it. The Insiders' Debate: 22nd August Audio Preview Listen again to programme highlights News Coming soon BBC in other languages Latest podcasts Newshour newsletter Documentary: Life on traffic islands Outlook: meet the presenter International radio playwriting winners Play the credit crunch game Animated Africa Reith Lectures: exploring citizenship The Flatmates on YouTube Change your details | Click here to Unsubscribe BBC World Service reacts to live events and breaking news, therefore programme schedules are subject to change at short notice. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL You can send us any questions or comments regarding the email here. Click on the link to read our Privacy & Cookies Policy and Terms of Use Feedback