Self-Help by Developing Countries


1923 when a declaration was mad that African, not European, rights in the country were paramount. The African leaders today do not like to give this particular declaration much importance but it has to be realised that it not only reversed the previous declaration of European paramountcy but also ensured that Imperial control of the Colony would continue. This frustrated settler efforts to be granted self- government. This was a major achievement for the future because a potential Rhodesia was avoided.