As you all know, there were a few African countries which, during the second half of the 20th century, started a process of rapid industrialization and economic development. This development was so impressive that economists came to refer to these countries as the "African Lions", in reference to the already existing phenomenom of the "Asian Tigers".
The Lions started their development later than the Tigers, and they also had a much steeper path to climb, so we've only really started to see the effects of their growth during this last decade. But already we can see their influence in the world. From their flourishing technological industries to their pervasive pop culture, everywhere we can see signs that the African Lions are on the rise.
Besides the countries which became African Lions IOTL, are there any others which you think might have been a part of this group? If yes, which ones, and how would their rapid development affect the rest of the world?
The Lions started their development later than the Tigers, and they also had a much steeper path to climb, so we've only really started to see the effects of their growth during this last decade. But already we can see their influence in the world. From their flourishing technological industries to their pervasive pop culture, everywhere we can see signs that the African Lions are on the rise.
Besides the countries which became African Lions IOTL, are there any others which you think might have been a part of this group? If yes, which ones, and how would their rapid development affect the rest of the world?
