If Africa grows its universities cleverly, its economies will flourish: As degrees become more commonplace, African graduates are struggling more to find jobs. George Esiri/ReutersThe idea of “education for the masses” – rapidly increasing university enrolment rates – has changed the face of higher education in the past 50 years. The term “massification” has been adopted to … [Read more...] about If Africa grows its universities cleverly, its economies will flourish | The Conversation
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SA News: Brexit will have far reaching consequences for African economies
Brexit will have far reaching consequences for African economies: In Africa, we have already seen the impact of Brexit on South Africa just days after the vote. South Africa is a major trading partner with Britain and a number of South African companies are duo listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange [JSE] and the ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Odds could be … [Read more...] about SA News: Brexit will have far reaching consequences for African economies
SA News: BRIC economies turning ugly? Consider Africa’s CUTEs
BRIC economies turning ugly? Consider Africa’s CUTEs: Sub-Saharan Africa’s three largest economies — Nigeria, South Africa and Angola — are at risk of recession in 2016. Where in the region does growth look strongest in the years ahead? One way to answer that is to draw comparisons to BRIC countries in ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Brexit'' Effect Ripples Through … [Read more...] about SA News: BRIC economies turning ugly? Consider Africa’s CUTEs
Time for Africa to transition from extractive to learning economies | The Conversation
There is very little evidence that commodity producing countries diversify their economies by adding value to their raw materials Reuters/Siegfried ModolaThe current slump in world commodity prices is forcing Africa to rethink its traditional dependence on raw material exports. This is why the time for African nations to lay the foundations for transitioning from extractive to … [Read more...] about Time for Africa to transition from extractive to learning economies | The Conversation
A blueprint for bringing local economies to life in South Africa | The Conversation
South Africa's local municipalities can do more to diversify their economies and push their products and services in high tech markets. ShutterstockSouth Africa needs a radical change in its approach to local economic development. Beyond social security and central government transfers, each district and local municipal area needs a clear plan to attract investment and … [Read more...] about A blueprint for bringing local economies to life in South Africa | The Conversation
