Africa

  • May 20, 2013
  • 6 min read

Multiple constraints stifle Africa's pharma market

Pharmaceuticals spending in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is forecast to reach 30 billion dollars by...

Africa
  • May 20, 2013
  • 2 min read

AU eyes more realistic path on economic integration

This week the AU begins its 50-year anniversary celebrations.

Africa
  • May 7, 2013
  • 6 min read

Governance indices offer mere snapshot of Africa

Democracy and governance indices are very influential. They shape credit ratings, media coverage,...

Africa
  • May 3, 2013
  • 7 min read

Mixed record curbs African public-private partnerships

Speaking in London on April 30, both South Africa's finance minister and the African Development...

Africa
  • May 1, 2013
  • 2 min read

Africa infrastructure debate omits human capital gap

Yesterday the African Development Bank (AfDB) CEO, among others, addressed a high-level panel on...

Africa
  • Apr 26, 2013
  • 7 min read

Southern Africa youth league influence is overstated

Southern Africa's young, largely un- or under-employed and highly expectant demographic profile,...

Southern Africa
  • Apr 24, 2013
  • 7 min read

Global integration extends Africa external shock risk

The 2008-09 global financial crisis partly reversed notable growth gains made during the...

Africa