Analysts advocate a change in strategy by African leaders in favor of the people, in relation to partnerships with Western countries. Commenting on the subject were international relations specialist Kimkinamo Tuasamba, political analyst Anselmo Kondumula and Sérgio Kalundungo, a specialist in development projects.

The United States-Africa Summit convened by US President Joe Biden has sparked a number of debates among experts who are concerned about the sustainability of these meetings and their impact on people's lives as well as on the development of the respective countries.

The US President called for the establishment of a great "partnership" with Africa, key to the "success" of the world, in front of dozens of African leaders.

The Biden administration intends to allocate 55 billion dollars to the African continent within three years in areas as diverse as digital, infrastructure, health and the fight against climate change.

Joe Biden also announced another 15 billion dollars in private trade and investment commitments and partnerships.

The experts heard by Voice of America advocate fair trade agreements to improve African economies. On the other hand, they question the fact that the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been at the center of US economic policy and trade development with Africa, but has never been fully exploited by African countries.

The lack of a visionary approach by African leaders, according to our sources, has jeopardized the future of their countries.

As for the financial investment that the Biden administration will make available to the continent, there are many doubts about the transparency of the execution of these resources.

International relations expert Kimkinamo Tuasamba takes a very conservative approach to the outcome of the US-Africa summit and justifies his pessimism. (VOAportugues)