Unlocking Africa’s Institutional Capital for a Future Beyond Aid
By Precious Wilson Nkandu, COO, AVPA For decades, Africa’s development story has leaned heavily on foreign aid. While this support has addressed urgent needs, it has also left the continent reliant on external priorities and exposed to global shocks. A quiet but decisive shift is now underway. Africa is beginning to look inward toward its […]
Powering Nigeria’s Future: The Key to Africa’s Sustainable Growth
By Tochukwu Ezeukwu, Regional Director, African Venture Philanthropy Alliance Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a frontier for global economic growth, yet 600 million people, including 85 million Nigerians, lack access to reliable electricity—about 40% of Nigeria’s population. With a per capita GDP of $1,823, SSA lags behind East Asia ($2,303) and Latin America ($10,079). In 2024, […]