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According to the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure for Africa’s economic and social development. Digital infrastructure, such as broadband networks, data centers, cloud services, and digital platforms, enable access... Read More →

According to Marsh, electrification is at the heart of food security, economic development, education, and healthcare in Africa. However, only eight countries across the continent are currently on track for universal access to electricity, according to the World Bank, predominantly... Read More →

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are vital in the world of infrastructure today. According to the World Bank, building modern, sustainable, and reliable infrastructure is critical for meeting the rising aspirations of billions of people around the globe—and for addressing the climate... Read More →

Although energy access has increased in sub-Saharan Africa in recent years, it remains low, as more than 50% of the region’s population still lacks access to electricity.

According to Business Day, policies are fundamentally linked to public health and play a vital role in the general wellness and safety of a population. Over the last century, the most notable improvements in population health were due, in part,... Read More →

According to International Energy Forum, there is a gulf between where the world is today and where it needs to be to hit net zero by 2050. Carbon-intensive coal, which is still the leading source of energy, is releasing record... Read More →

According to the World Bank, the potential of regional trade in Africa remains largely under-exploited. Trade between African countries currently represents only 12% of total economic activity in the region, compared to 60% in Europe and 40% in Asia.  In... Read More →

Need for Infrastructure Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa According to the World Bank, infrastructure is an unmissable driver for development in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. It not only stimulates private investment and productivity growth, but also facilitates domestic and international trade... Read More →

Africa is endowed with abundant and diverse natural resources and natural capital wealth. According to African Business, close to 8% of the Earth’s natural gas reserves, a third of global mineral reserves, and a 10th of the global oil reserves... Read More →

Agriculture in Africa has a huge social and economic footprint, however climate change and extreme weather conditions are posing severe threats to farmers across the continent.