How Africa’s colonial history affects its development
Jul 15, 2015 · The African trade boom To obtain a deeper understanding of the connection between Africa’s commercial transition and subsequent colonial intervention, we constructed …
How Africa can secure its long-term economic growth
Sep 4, 2019 · The need for greater African economic integration is ever urgent. In addition, by carefully calibrating growth-enhancing policies, African countries need to work together to …
Africa at Davos 2024: What the leaders and experts had to say
Jan 19, 2024 · He spoke about a continental shoring up in the areas of peace and security, the African economy and digitalization. The deputy prime minister acknowledged Africa's …
3 reasons things are looking up for African economies
May 5, 2016 · Despite the continued potential of African economies, policy-makers undoubtedly will need to grapple with significant challenges ahead. As the price of oil and other …
Why priming Africa’s SMEs for growth needs more than money
Jul 14, 2023 · The Banking Council of South Africa identifies three high-level forces that bear on bank financing of small businesses. The forces are working towards transforming the South …
Unlocking Africa's $1trn food economy | World Economic Forum
Apr 24, 2024 · Multi-stakeholder partnerships that pool resources and expertise will empower African farmers and food businesses through access to digital technologies, financial services …
Nigeria has Africa’s biggest economy and 4 other facts you need …
Aug 9, 2019 · Last year, Nigeria's economy was valued at $397 billion, while South Africa - once the biggest player on the continent - had a GDP of $366 billion. Nigeria is one of the world’s …
South Africa's economy in 5 charts | World Economic Forum
May 8, 2019 · On average, black South African households earn less than 20% of white South Africans’ earnings, reports the Financial Times. 3. Its global competitiveness is declining
Why SMEs are key to growth in Africa | World Economic Forum
Aug 4, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders …
What are the biggest challenges to economic growth across sub …
Sep 3, 2019 · Nearly 40% of sub-Saharan African countries are at risk of slipping into a major debt crisis, according to the Brookings Institution. And the "number of African countries at high …