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.
Jun 14, 2016 & chart the reasons for the country's remarkable success over the last two decades.
Jun 29, 2016 & show how the colonial powers' partitioning of the continent has undermined its development.
Jul 2, 2016 draws on Tanzania's experience to identify the pillars of effective reform.
Jul 14, 2016 argues that African countries should accelerate their shift away from exports toward innovation.
Aug 17, 2016 provides a road map for making the continent globally competitive in the twenty-first century.
Aug 19, 2016 says the continent should address job creation the way it has faced HIV/AIDS – with reliable data.
With interest rates at record lows and global growth set to continue decelerating, there has rarely been a better time for governments to invest in infrastructure and other sources of long-term productivity growth. The only question is whether policymakers in Germany and elsewhere will seize the opportunity now staring them in the face.
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