What third world countries need to compete at a global scale

Often times, we wonder how this country is doing well or how it has done that or is yet to do that, without appreciating what it takes for the country to make its name at a global scale.

This often puts the country at a disadvantage and that others do not learn much for them to move forward in the global market.

South Africa has really put itself in front of its peers in Africa, what is there that makes it tick? Ofcourse not forgetting  the likes of Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia to name a few.

Anyone out there, let's talk!