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Sep 2, 2020
Economist Paul Collier on African Recovery: “It’s All Urgent”
Development economist Paul Collier on the need to support Africa’s firms during the pandemic
Sep 2, 2020
How a Kenyan Flower Producer Bloomed Through COVID-19
Equator Flowers, a cut-flower producer in Western Kenya, reworked its business model to survive COVID-19 and its lasting effects on trade and business.
Sep 2, 2020
Strengthening One of Africa’s Universities in a Time of Crisis
Patrick Awuah, founder and president of Ashesi University in Ghana, explains how the institution is supporting its students during the pandemic.
Jul 28, 2020
New Nigerian Biobank Advances Africa’s Genomic Revolution
Ethnic diversity in human genomic studies is a matter of social justice as well as a scientific imperative. 54Gene and other Africa-based initiatives are taking the lead.
Jul 23, 2020
Sustaining Small Retail Outlets During a Pandemic Lockdown
When Nigerian authorities locked down cities across the country in late February to curb the spread of COVID-19, Blessing Chibueze feared the small store she runs would quickly run out of stock.
Jun 30, 2020
A Tailor Retailored: How a Ghanaian Firm Refitted to Help Fight a Pandemic
In response, Ghana’s government called on four apparel companies based in the capital, Accra, to make face masks, head covers, surgical scrubs, and gowns.
Jun 29, 2020
South Africa’s Tourism Industry: Next Stop, Recovery?
Tourism businesses in South Africa adapt and pivot as COVID-19 keeps travel at a standstill.
Jun 24, 2020
How to Counter COVID-19’s Impact in Africa
Mo Ibrahim calls for partnerships that can coordinate a long-term response to the global pandemic.
Jun 24, 2020
Answering the Call for Personal Protective Wear
The private sector is stepping up to meet the demand for masks and other medical protective gear as governments battle COVID-19.
Jun 24, 2020
DFI Partnerships Point to a New Way of Doing Business
Les institutions de financement du développement cherchent des méthodes de coopération pour répondre aux besoins des pays.
