Madiba, Thanks for this eye opener. I hope all African leaders will heed to the message in this article instead of getting busy looting the little they come across in our struggling economies. Sometime ago, someone had raised the issue of possibly setting up a Data Bank of Gambian professionals and intellectuals in and out of Gambia. I believe it was Ebrima Ceesay who raised this issue here on the list. I think one of the government agencies should take this up. Perhaps the Personnel Management Office (if that's what it's still called). Such a Data Bank will be an enormous resource for the uplift of our well-being and help determine the impact of the brain drain. But...and but, we must make sure the environment is conducive enough for these intellectuals and professionals to make the sacrifice. I said "sacrifice" because I honestly do not think they can earn as much as they are earning outside of Africa. From each, according to his ability; to each, according to his need. - Karl Marx Enjoy your day. Abdoulie A. Jallow Toll-free number: 1-888-392-4832(Excite2) Personal extension for v/mail/fax: 291-368-1519 _______________________________________________________ Say Bye to Slow Internet! http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------