Carlos Lopes: Guinea is not a pig or a fowl, rather a country about to take-off Published by Carlos Lopes on 6 December 2017 With progress in macroeconomic indicators, sustainable sovereign debt included, the country is feeling the new business climate.
Giving wings to Africa’s regional integration Published by Carlos Lopes on 21 September 2016 Though Africa is home to 15% of the world’s population, it accounts for less than 3% of its total air traffic.
Are Africans ready for their future? Published by Carlos Lopes on 25 June 2015 “Day in, day out, we struggle to contain any bad news that might perturb a new, robust narrative that will reaffirm the new Africa,” writes Carlos Lopes.
Why it’s time for Africans to eat local Published by Carlos Lopes on 6 January 2015 Africans are eating like the rest of the world, but what they are eating isn’t necessarily good for them.
Cameroon must roar: at a 7% minimum Published by Carlos Lopes on 12 August 2014 I am convinced Cameroon can do much better economically.
Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 7 August 2014 An interview with Carlos Lopes, the executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa.
How under-nutrition affects Africa’s projected economic rise Published by Carlos Lopes on 21 July 2014 One of the pillars of the projected good economic performance of Africa over the next decades will be its labour force.
Manufacturing pharmaceuticals: An untapped opportunity Published by Carlos Lopes on 4 July 2014 To be able to generate wealth and give its future generations a chance, Africa must take ownership of its health.
Africa can lead in energy, agriculture and manufacturing Published by Staff Writer on 5 November 2013 Young people “want the future to be no different from region to region and natural resources to be used wisely by all”.
Africa, the factory floor of the world? Published by Carlos Lopes on 12 August 2013 The absence of significant industrialisation in much of Africa is a missed opportunity for more robust, diversified and sustainable economic development.
Ten African business leaders and thinkers to follow on Twitter Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2013 How we made it in Africa recommends these 10 African leaders to follow on Twitter.
Most African countries will be middle income by 2040, says Carlos Lopes Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 23 July 2013 Carlos Lopes, executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, shares his thoughts on Africa’s current economic situation.
Focus on smaller infrastructure projects, says General Electric Africa boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 May 2013 African countries should focus on building smaller infrastructure projects that require less financing.
Busting the myths about doing business in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 May 2013 Africa needs to deal with the misconceptions around the continent’s size, risks and opportunities by branding and marketing itself better.
