Professor Jeffrey Sachs is a world-renowned professor of economics, leader in sustainable development, senior UN advisor, bestselling author, and syndicated columnist whose monthly newspaper columns appear in more than 80 countries. ...
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Corporate Africa investigates food and security projects planned by agencies covering common agricultural policy for the CEMAC and ECCAS regions of West and Central Africa. The projects are seeking to build sustainable farming systems, developing people, communities, economies and the environment. What follows is an interview with the agencies...
[media-credit id=1 align=”aligncenter” width=”297″][/media-credit] [media-credit id=1 align=”aligncenter” width=”600″][/media-credit] By Shaun Jayaratnam, Associate Vice President, Vega Foods Singapore “Protectionism is a misnomer. The only people protected by tariffs, quotas and trade restrictions...
What Is 5G? The G means generation. So 2G is second-generation technology. When you went to your flip phone and you remember how you used to text using a 10 key device. That was 2G and allowed that kind of service. 3G is when the internet became mobile. Third generation networks allowed mobile use of the internet. The first iPhone was on 2G, but when...
Inadequate infrastructure remains a major obstacle towards Africa achieving its full economic growth potential. With Africa seen as one of the world’s fastest growing economic hubs, meeting the demand for key infrastructure has been identified as a priority. This translates into exciting opportunities for global investors who need to look past the...
Work is currently underway on some of the largest construction projects ever completed in Africa as the continent builds key infrastructure to support its fast growing population. Below is a list of the top 10 major infrastructure projects in Africa. 1. Grand Inga Dam The Grand Inga Dam, a proposed hydroelectric dam at Inga Falls on Congo River in...
Independent evaluation shows that IFAD support to Burkina Faso has increased agricultural productivity and incomes of households: By Cristina Spagnolo Development projects financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have contributed to increased agricultural productivity and food security levels in Burkina Faso, according...
[media-credit id=1 align=”alignnone” width=”225″][/media-credit] China’s growing commercial involvement in Africa has been well documented. However, a new study by McKinsey & Company, titled Dance of the lions and dragons, suggests the number of Chinese businesses in Africa are much greater than previously thought....
The talk of distressed asset investing in Africa is growing. But the purchase of such assets, and related debt, is not exactly booming, with some activist and hedge fund investors frustrated and other parties partially satisfied. By Kurt Davis Jr. [media-credit id=1 align=”alignnone” width=”841″][/media-credit] The Africa growth...