With a large youth population and growing network penetration, Africa has demonstrated its ability to innovate and technologically leapfrog mature markets.
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Economic Update | Focus Report: How is Africa positioned as a destination for data centres?
13 Oct 2021
Economic Update | How can emerging markets capitalise on geothermal energy’s potential?
11 Aug 2021
While solar and wind are the dominant segments in the transition to renewables, a number of emerging markets are looking to geothermal sources as a way to meet future energy needs.
Economic Update | Focus Report: How can Africa's leading sugar producers increase output?
18 Jun 2021
The African continent accounts for around 6% of global sugar output, half of which is concentrated in COMESA countries – a figure that is set to expand to 8% by 2029. While local production takes...
Economic Update | Can agricultural insurance help guarantee post-pandemic food security?
9 Jun 2021
In a world in which radical climatic events are increasingly affecting farm production, agricultural insurance is coming to be seen as a key solution for producers to bolster economic and food...
Economic Update | Can West Africa lead the way in creating a more sustainable textiles industry?
26 May 2021
With textiles and fashion expected to constitute an important post-Covid-19 growth driver for West Africa, stakeholders and key players in the industry are exploring ways to implement sustainable...
Economic Update | Powering Africa: Green energy opportunities in a rapidly growing region (video)
24 May 2021
In this Growth and Recovery video, powered by technical solutions provider and engineering firm JESA, we explore opportunities to leverage investment and expertise to develop critical power...
