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Many Liberians have lost faith in President Weah. He seems to have abandoned what his country needs to break from cyclical curses of failure. IMANI did offer some ideas. They are still fresh and free.
In 2017, IMANI Center for …
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Over the past two decades, Africa has overcome multiple obstacles to economic growth and eradicating poverty, registering a widespread progress. The gradual transformation of Africa’s food systems has been key to this process, but to sustain and accelerate growth—particularly in
Winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup has shown what South Africans can do if they put aside differences and work together. What can we do to allow the spirit and courage that the Springboks displayed on the rugby field to …
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About Applied Economics for Africa
Economics is a very important subject but the main problem in teaching it in Africa is making it less esoteric and more relevant to the students. There are three reasons for this difficulty.…
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There’s been a data revolution around the world driven by advances in information technology and a need for research that responds to complex developmental issues.
African countries are also experiencing a revolution when it comes to volume, types, sources, frequency, …
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A strong background in science and technology is crucial for students who want to become academic research scientists. But there are many other jobs for budding scientists that also need extra business-oriented skills.
For instance, students can become the engine …
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Britain’s vote to ditch the European Union offers the chance of a new beginning—not just for the EU, and the U.K., but for Africa. Since most countries on the continent gained independence in the 1960s and 1970s, they have mindlessly …
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The bill recently passed by the lower chamber of the Nigerian National Assembly to prohibit the use, manufacture, and importation of plastic bags will likely fail to solve the country’s plastic pollution problem. Although plastic pollution is a global environmental …
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In South Africa, it is well known that women suffer the brunt of our many social and economic issues. This is largely how females are viewed across South African culture, rather than as a matter of law. According to the …
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Back in 2016, in his traditional Youth Day message to Cameroon and within the framework of his Special Youth Plan, President Paul Biya announced the four key components of his futuristic initiative to boost the digital economy.
Among the …
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