Africa
Africa's scope for tech-based innovation is overstated
Claims that internet-related initiatives will enable Africa to achieve significant development goals lack evidence
AfricaReactions to Africa ebola may spur high economic cost
The indirect economic costs of the ebola outbreak could be substantial -- beyond the contagion risks
AfricaPolicies and politics mar Africa's agricultural growth
Without economies of scale and higher productivity, Africa's agro-processing industries will struggle to grow
AfricaWest Africa ebola will not transform health aid
Requirements for a more rational global health strategy amidst the West Africa ebola outbreak will not be met
AfricaAfrica public-private partnerships still face hurdles
Public-private partnerships underpin plans to alleviate Africa's infrastructure deficit, but challenges persist
AfricaAfrica governance indicators belie uneven reforms
The Mo Ibrahim index indicates that progress regarding African governance is slowing
AfricaAfrica's economies require sustained data reform
Massive GDP rebasing exercises in African economies over the past few years do not guarantee data quality
AfricaReforms will help expand Africa's road network
Ambitious plans for major new Trans-Africa's Highways are likely to fall short
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