In the media The Economist Africa has too many businesses, too little business Professor Sir Paul Collier comments in The Economist on the need for more large businesses in Africa to drive growth. Paul Collier Economy Africa
In the media The Economist African elites should align themselves with their countries’ needs Professor Stefan Dercon comments in The Economist on how 'rebooting relationships and attitudes among elites’ is the key to progress in Africa. Stefan Dercon Economy Africa
In the media Foreign Policy Aid and climate policies are a world of 'let’s pretend' Professor Sir Paul Collier wrote for Foreign Policy on how global institutions are failing to address the intertwined crises of climate change and poverty, particularly in Africa, and calls for a significant overhaul of the global financial architecture to better support sustainable development. Paul Collier Climate and environment Africa
In the media The New York Times Coast to Coast, a Corridor of Coups Brings Turmoil in Africa Paul Collier is quoted on the wave of coups throughout the Sahel region of Africa. Paul Collier Democracy and politics Global security ... Africa
In the media The Economist Folashadé Soulé-Kohndou cited in Economist article A paper by Folashadé Soulé, senior research associate at the Global Economic Governance programme, is cited in the article 'How Chinese firms have changed Africa' in The Economist. Folashadé Soulé-Kohndou Business and capitalism Global Economic Governance Programme ... Benin Africa
In the media The Guardian (Nigeria) 'Nigeria to house world’s poorest people by 2030' Stefan Dercon is the host of a session organised by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation. Stefan Dercon Economy Development ... Nigeria Africa
In the media Financial Times Global capital and young workers can power transition in Africa Paul Collier says Africa's expanding young workforce needs enterprises that can raise finance for investment, and reap the productivity gains from scale and specialisation. Paul Collier Business and capitalism Economy ... International Growth Centre Africa
In the media Financial Times For a country to flourish its elite must prioritise development Stefan Dercon speaks to David Pilling, Africa Editor of the FT, about his latest book Gambling on Development, which attempts to explain why some countries stay poor while others find a rapid path towards growth and development. Stefan Dercon Development Centre for the Study of African Economies ... Economic growth and equality Africa
In the media New York Times The world surpasses 10 billion vaccine doses administered, but gaps persist in who gets the shots Thomas Hale comments on vaccination supply and health systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Thomas Hale COVID-19 Health ... COVID-19 Government Response Tracker Health, education and public services Africa