The $42 Billion Gap: Why Gender-Smart Investing Must Go Deeper
Across the continent, women are holding up entire industries, from township stalls to tech startups, from rural agriculture to green infrastructure. They are building, selling, creating jobs, and sustaining livelihoods. But there is a disconnect: while women are powering Africa’s economies, they’re largely locked out of the capital needed to scale their work. That’s not […]
Africa’s 50Billion Dollar Question: Will We Invest in Our Youth?
Africa is at a pivotal moment. Recent global disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, to sharp declines in foreign aid, have exposed the continent’s structural vulnerabilities. At the same time, Africa is home to the world’s youngest population, with over 60% under the age of 25. As development aid shrinks by an estimated […]
How AI Can Unlock Africa’s $15.7 Trillion Opportunity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers Africa a new and inspiring opportunity to move forward alongside the rest of the world, shaping its path and contributing to steering the future in a positive direction. With a median age of 19.3, Africa boasts one of the youngest populations globally, a demographic that is a goldmine for technology, innovation, […]
Beyond the Numbers: Strengthening Impact Transparency in Africa
As Africa navigates a rapidly shifting funding landscape, impact transparency has never been more critical. Global aid is declining, and traditional funding sources are under pressure. This shifting terrain compels us to answer a critical question: How can African economies pivot from aid dependency toward locally anchored, sustainable development models? This will be a defining […]