Tag: infrastructure

What Forces Are Driving African Economic Growth?

Apr 12, 2013

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mwkruse

in Africa, Economic Development, Weatlh and Income Distribution

Africa on the Blog: What Forces Are Driving African Economic Growth? … Much of the promising economic news coming out of Africa reflects the benefit of rising commodity prices. The continent can also expect to capitalize on having a comparatively young demographic structure, as the growth 16 to 30 age bracket provides the potential for…
Study: Africa can feed itself in a generation

Dec 6, 2010

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mwkruse

in Africa, Economic Development, Health and Medicine, Human Progress, International Affairs, Poverty, Technology (Biotech & Health), Technology (Digital, Telecom, & Internet), Technology (Food & Water), Trends: Economic

CNN: Study: Africa can feed itself in a generation (CNN) — Africa could be able to feed itself in a generation, says a new study being presented to five African presidents Thursday. Currently a net food importer, Africa has the potential to become a food exporter through a combination of modern technology, improved infrastructure and…