An Extraordinary U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
As I think everyone knows by now, this first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit has been the largest gathering we’ve ever hosted with African heads of...
Building A Vibrant Economy
Many are looking to us as the generation that will make a difference in Africa. Many are looking to us to unlock Africa’s potential....
The Emerging ‘Quiet Revolution’ in African Agrifood Systems
Rural-urban food supply chains are developing rapidly to meet urban demand.The post-farmgate segments of the supply chain—the midstream segment (processing and wholesale/transport) and downstream...
Driving Africa Forward: Youth And Individual Effort
The youth in Nigeria and across the continent need to be given a way to channel their energy. Not only do we need training,...
How Africa’s Improving Governance Environment Is Impacting Ethics And Values In The Extractive Industries
As a person living in Africa, I am excited about how things are evolving on the continent. Over the last 20 years there has...
Agricultural Research In Africa: A Moral Imperative
The way we were
When I think about African agricultural development today, I cannot help but remember how promising things looked some 30 to 40...
Removing Impediments to SME Growth
The place and role of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) is not simply an economic issue; it is fundamentally a political one.On the one...
Building A Critical Mass of Entrepreneurs
This is a time to celebrate and recognize the men and women who have put in tremendous effort to transform our economy in the...
Building Africa’s Innovation Ecosystems
In Africa, building innovation ecosystems has become an imperative for governments and business communities. And, in a few places, such ecosystems are beginning to...
Securing Development: Challenges of Economic Inclusion in Africa
Like other regions, Sub-Saharan Africa has not escaped from this phenomenon of rising youth unemployment. According to the OECD and the African Development Bank,...
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Sino-Africa Relations: An Elder’s View
I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of complaints that China is taking advantage of Africans even as it provides money...
