Abstract: Did Southern African states have the developmental focus to make their countries rich? My hypothesis is that a
clear focus on making the country rich (with networked infrastructure, effective and functioning technology, functioning
health and educational systems, high national income, diversified economy) would dictate that the priorities of the state be
ordered in a certain way. My argument is that most Southern African states were historically not properly focused on
making their countries rich. My other argument is that most of them are slowly shifting their focus towards making their
countries rich.
Keywords: Rich country, abundant natural resources, developmental states, Southern Africa states, post colonial states, post
cold war.

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