Why Africa must discard borrowed robes and embrace its rich cultural resources: A toriist market in Ivory Coast. Africa needs to harness its rich cultural and linguistic diversity to drive its development. EPA/Legnan KoulaMany people in Africa believe that “development” is essentially about embracing a European or North American way of reading and interpreting the world. More … [Read more...] about Why Africa must discard borrowed robes and embrace its rich cultural resources | The Conversation
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How prizes can encourage African farmers to embrace innovation | The Conversation
How prizes can encourage African farmers to embrace innovation: Some farmers are suspicious of technological innovation. But technology can really help them. Mike Hutchings/ReutersAfrica must transform agriculture to meet its food security needs and contribute to economic transformation. But change in this sector is usually slow. It is often bedevilled by popular opposition to … [Read more...] about How prizes can encourage African farmers to embrace innovation | The Conversation
Consulting engineers need to embrace the cloud
Simon Berry, director, Fresh Projects Basic business principles and cloud-based technology platforms need to be considered if the consulting engineering sector wants to stay afloat. In amongst a myriad of issues, the industry suffers significantly due to a chasm between the actual costs of a project versus the fees derived from scales that are quoted to win business. Simon … [Read more...] about Consulting engineers need to embrace the cloud
