Africa’s economic rise is a world-changing development, but the sources of its emerging strength – and lingering weaknesses – are little understood. With support from the Mastercard Foundation, The African Century provides a unique platform for debate about the vital issues shaping African societies.
May 27, 2021 , et al. emphasize the need to achieve four goals in order to ensure the continent's post-pandemic recovery.
May 26, 2021 welcomes the European Union's review of its policy on GE seeds – and urges African countries to follow suit.
May 7, 2021 praises the transitional government for taking the right steps to position the country for economic success.
Apr 30, 2021 explains why efforts to reform the continent’s school systems must go beyond expanding access.
Apr 23, 2021 explains why the new African Continental Free Trade Area is not the game changer its advocates say it is.
Apr 5, 2021 explains why long-term security is crucial to facilitating trade and deepening regional economic integration.
Digital-currency competition in the coming years will likely pit central banks against a host of private challengers. Will upstart cryptocurrencies have the firepower and the following to overturn the monetary status quo, or will the current financial establishment prevail?
