Harnessing Africa's Biggest Resource Image by World Economic Forum Lord Malloch-Brown, Senior Adviser, FTI Consulting, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Global Governance; Moustapha Ben Barka, Deputy Secretary-General, Office of the President of the Republic of Mali; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on the Demographic Dividend; Jacob Kholi, Partner, The … [Read more...] about Harnessing Africa’s Biggest Resource
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Why natural resource finds are more than just a curse: the case of Mozambique | The Conversation
Why natural resource finds are more than just a curse: the case of Mozambique: Pemba in northern Mozambique has seen a surge of new arrivals in step with investments to exploit off-shore gas deposits. FlickrNatural resources are often thought of as a curse in developing countries, slowing economic growth rather than driving it. But new results from our research show that … [Read more...] about Why natural resource finds are more than just a curse: the case of Mozambique | The Conversation
African universities are ignoring a rich, invaluable resource: their alumni | The Conversation
African universities are ignoring a rich, invaluable resource: their alumni: Universities shouldn't ignore graduates once they leave the institution. Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockUniversities across Africa are sitting on – and ignoring – a potential gold mine: their graduates. Research from the global North, where tracking and keeping in touch with alumni is common practice for … [Read more...] about African universities are ignoring a rich, invaluable resource: their alumni | The Conversation
Multilingualism must be celebrated as a resource, not a problem | The Conversation
Multilingualism must be celebrated as a resource, not a problem: There are 11 official languages in South Africa. AfricanGoals2010/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDFebruary ought to be a joyful month for South African languages. It’s been declared “language activism month” by the Pan South African Languages Board, a constitutionally established body tasked with the promotion and development … [Read more...] about Multilingualism must be celebrated as a resource, not a problem | The Conversation
Coastal and island heritage offers a rich resource for the world | The Conversation
Coastal and island heritage offers a rich resource for the world: Women in colourful traditional dress in Nosy Be, Madagascar. Rosabelle BoswellGlobally, more than a billion human beings live in coastal and island communities. These exotic, exquisite locations are lucrative: they attract real estate developers and well-heeled buyers looking for their slice of seaside … [Read more...] about Coastal and island heritage offers a rich resource for the world | The Conversation
