I have always wanted to visit cities in Africa to see this for myself and have new perspective. I'm not going to lie; I do think the country as a whole is poor. I live in California and that is our perception of Africa. But I found it interesting when I saw a show talking about Toms shoes and how it actually hurts businesses in Africa when they give away a pair of shoes to those in need for every shoe sold in the US. They interviewed an African citizen who said shoes are not a problem people have and is not in need. When they give away a pair of shoes it hurts anyone who is in the shoe business. They dive into the actual costs of making a shoe; giving a free pair away and profits. The entire business model is a scam thinking we are helping by buying and giving a free pair of shoes without thinking of the ripple consequences this has on their economy.