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The Singaporean minister of state for trade and industry has advised Uganda not to be excited by the potential prospects the oil industry seems to present.

According to Dr Koh Poh Koon, much as oil has the potential to turn around Uganda's economy, agriculture remains the country's strength because it is where Uganda has a natural comparative advantage.

Consumption of Untreated Animal Products Rising.

The Singaporean minister of state for trade and industry has advised Uganda not to be excited by the potential prospects the oil industry seems to present.

According to Dr Koh Poh Koon, much as oil has the potential to turn around Uganda's economy, agriculture remains the country's strength because it is where Uganda has a natural comparative advantage.

Consumption of Untreated Animal Products Rising.

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We head off to Cairo to engage with Dr Ziad Akl on Obama's Worst Presidential Mistake. As with every Political Economy Monday, Dr Philani Mthembu is always with us, & on this episode he discusses the African Renaissance Fund of South Africa and what is the purpose and role of it. Finally, Dr Essop Pahad joins us in studio where we discuss The Thinker magazine, an editorial that he edits and runs, as well as life after politics. No show is complete without Productivity SA, where we discuss Productivity and Perfection. Does perfection exist?

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