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SMEs - should despots and dictators be given a free pass
Written by: Dr. Rob SmorfittArticle Overview: Jacob Zuma has suggested if African despots and dicttors are given a free pass on war crimes and crimes against humanity they might leave the stage.
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SMEs - should despots and dictators be given a free pass
There are two views on this. One view is the Zuma view, that if they get a pass and leave, these countries will then be able to move forward. But does this not say it is okay and leave the door open for the next lot?
An alternative view is that they should be guaranteed a trial for crimes against humanity if they do not leave within a pre-defined period of time. African leaders whose countries are riddled with corruption should also be treated as criminals in respect of crimes against humanity. This ongoing problem with corruption is making things worse for local populations and should be treated accordingly.
My feeling is they should be given deadlines. Why does Africa always believe it is due special treatment? They do not! I say trial for all these despots and dictators. No free pass!
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About the Author: Dr. Rob Smorfitt RSS for Dr. Rob's articles - Visit Dr. Rob's website  Have an MBA and a PhD in entrepreneurship. Three key areas of ongoing research are entrepreneurship and innovation in large business strategy, the impact of legislation on SME development and SME finance. Run my own SME blog at http://sme-smb-smme.blogspot.com as well as an entrepreneurship and innovation for large businesses blog at http://innoveur.blogspot.com I have been self-employed since 1982. I have started or purchased in excess of 50 businesses since then. Most were sold again and a few were shut down because of a lack of profitability. Many were run by staff or family while I worked full time in my bigger businesses. Author of 6 books. Written articles for various magazines, newspapers and websites. Experienced in research within developing countries.
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