This book is about problems affecting rural development in the African continent. It is for the purpose of creating awareness and motivation for all world leaders, projects, NGOs, African governments, and organizations to have a better understanding about rural development obstacles deterring project sustainability of many failing projects that were funded by overseas development organizations and local organizations within African rural areas. It also highlights other development strategies to help alleviate poverty for economic independence and protection of human rights and dignity. For more details about the book, see chapter 24.