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Beyond Capital: Why Execution Will Define Africa’s Growth In A Changing Global Landscape

By Rashad Sinokrot, Global CEO, Alliad For years, the dominant narrative around Africa’s growth has centered on investment: how much is needed, where it will come from, and which sectors will attract it. Capital remains critical, but that conversation is increasingly incomplete. The real question today is not just how much investment flows into Africa, […]

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Beyond Aid: Why Africa Must Move Into A Post-Dependency Era

An opinion article by Dr. Olive Shisana, hon professor, and Mr. Elhadj As Sy.  Africa is entering a unique period in its history, one that requires more than a shift in donor models. It demands a new political order in global health, one that confronts how power is exercised and by whom. Global health has […]

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New Report: Investing In Scalable Technologies, Data Governance And Institutional Capacity Key To Africa’s Food Security

The Annual Trends and Outlook Report finds no shortage of promising agricultural technologies, but highlights greater opportunities for integration, interoperability, and adaptation to African realities. Highlights: Accelerating progress toward unlocking sustained productivity growth and food security in Africa requires coordinated interventions to strengthen the system-wide application of existing technologies and enable their widespread, efficient use, […]

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Africa’s Digital Revolution: How G20 Can Accelerate Financial Inclusion And Growth

By Hennie de Villiers Africa’s population is projected to exceed 1.7 billion by 2030, one of the youngest and mobile-first populations on the planet, making the continent fertile ground for the reimagining of financial services. But Africa also sits at a crossroads: an accelerating trajectory of digital innovation challenged by deep digital divides, including access and infrastructure, […]

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The Sahel Can Revolutionize Renewable Energy Access And Affordability Up To The Last Mile

By Reshmi Theckethil, Lead Portfolio, Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction, Energy, and Resilience | Sahel Resilience Project Manager, UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa Imagine a Sahel region where every household, school, and hospital has access to clean, affordable energy—where renewable power not only serves homes but also drives economic transformation. Given the […]

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