Malaysia is well positioned to help develop African nations, said Former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan, local media reported on Friday.
Malaysia had much to be proud of as most of its citizens were financially secure and there was a relatively high degree of social mobility, Annan said, adding that this could be achieved through stronger South-South cooperation.
Malaysia's unique experience of development offered a more accessible and appropriate model for less developed African countries to learn from, he said.
"By this, I mean it is important for Malaysia, as well as China and India, to transfer its capabilities and experience, and support African countries in their efforts towards development," the New Straits Times quoted Annan as saying.
"How, for example, to invest in education, develop cost- effective social safety nets, build appropriate housing and health systems, promote agricultural productivity, rural development and harness savings," he said when delivering his address entitled " Sharing Dividends of Development with the World: Thoughts on Malaysian Merdeka" at the Khazanah Global Lectures series.
About 800 people attended the event, including Malaysian Prime Minister Badawi.
Source: Xinhu
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