Nigeriens Kept Poor by Government

"Commerce is the foundation of civilization, the font of prosperity, and the key to peace. Niger's government -- either because of foolishness or evilness (take your pick) -- squashes commerce in that country. No amount of aid, mosquito nets, op-eds..., or serenading of Bono and Paul McCartney will do Nigeriens any good until commerce is allowed to florish there."