Africa

Christopher Colford, World Bank: Competitive Cities Can Meet the Challenge of Job Creation

Focusing policies on competitive industries can provide jobs for the impoverished, hungry, restive urban millions As magnets for talent and…

11 years ago

IFC – International Finance Corporation: Eliminating Poverty, One Loan at a Time

The famed Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto has said it all along: The world’s destitute are oftentimes somewhat less poor…

11 years ago

Revamping the Gezira Scheme: Sudan Seeks Food Security with Rice

A single grain of rice can tip the scale. It may also contribute to the realisation of food security in…

11 years ago

Africa’s Changing Mediascape: Spreading the Word from China

A monumental shift is taking place in the world’s mediascape. As traditional news outlets such as CNN and the BBC…

11 years ago

Facebook Zero: Connecting the World

As Facebook is looking for growth it increasingly turns to Africa, India and the Middle East. These are about the…

11 years ago

Africapitalism: A Way to Unleash Africa’s Potential

Doing well in business whilst doing good for Africa. That is the challenge set by Nigerian banker-turned-philanthropist Tony Elumelu who…

11 years ago

Motsepe: First African to sign the Giving pledge

Patrice Motsepe, aged 51, is a South African mining magnate born in Soweto who is now reputed to be the…

11 years ago

Complimentary Currencies: Development Tool on Trial in Kenya

The Central Bank of Kenya has asked the public prosecutor to charge American economist and former Peace Corps volunteer Will…

11 years ago

Ibukun Awosika: An Inspiration to Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Mrs Ibukun Awosika exemplifies the Nigerian entrepreneurial spirit, represents the true face of Nigerian business and highlights the opportunities that…

11 years ago

Hero Kapila: Remembering Darfur

The whistleblower that exposes misconduct in organisations is becoming more and more important to society and has a protected and…

11 years ago