An abrupt halt to the commodities super-cycle could "spell disaster for many developing countries" if they do not manage the boom well, said Finance Minister Trevor Manuel on Thursday. Speaking at the University of Namibia, Manuel said a "compelling opportunity exists now to turn the tide on poverty and human suffering if we can forge the linkages between the upswing in commodity prices, policy choices and the way we govern our countries". - I-Net Bridge- I-Net Bridge

An abrupt halt to the commodities super-cycle could "spell disaster for many developing countries" if they do not manage the boom well, said Finance Minister Trevor Manuel on Thursday. Speaking at the University of Namibia, Manuel said a "compelling opportunity exists now to turn the tide on poverty and human suffering if we can forge the linkages between the upswing in commodity prices, policy choices and the way we govern our countries". - I-Net Bridge- I-Net Bridge