South Sudan and why it is important to use outside help
July 9, 2011 with more than 98% vote from the future citizens of what will become South Sudan, the world's newest nation was born. I remember this day and was very excited. I knew of issues going on in Sudan and how long the southerns had wanted their own country which would look out for their interest. I remember thinking hopefully this will happen in Darfur. Well back then I had worked with a few companies and even an Indiana State Senator to help South Sudan and their economy. Why not bring in fresh ideas and new businesses to a place where there was virtually no jobs and no infrastructure? Well one thing that plays common in many third world nations is, patience. Contacting high level officials offices isn't the problem, it is waiting for a response back. Then when you get a response you have to wait again for additional details. Given that S. Sudan had just formed a few months earlier it seemed reasonable. At that time, they were...