What role do you see the diaspora playing in the development of Gabon and Africa?
Landry Lignabou: I believe the Diaspora should by some means contribute to the transfer of their knowledge of science and technology. In Gabon for example, the country needs to create a new generation of leaders that will be able to compete tomorrow. Gabon should invest in early childhood education and give a better pay to the teachers. Another way is to provide both students and teachers with the technology required. It is true that some parts of Africa are better developed than others but I still believe that the Africans living abroad should encourage their countries to invest in Education, Science and Technology. PAV: Gabon as we know is not a very large country, what would you say are the some of the reasons why the investors or the rest of the world should be interested in your country? Landry Lignabou: Gabon is considered a small country compare to Cameroon or Nigeria however Gabon is considered a big country compare to Equatorial Guinea or São Tomé and Príncipe. I think the inv