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The Shape of Africa to Come
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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Experts project that the next few years will be pivotal for Africa's growth and influence. What policies should African governments and their partners focus on to positively shift the region’s trajectory? Jonathan Rosenthal (The Economist), Erin Sikorsky (National Intelligence Council), and Jakkie Cilliers (Institute for Security Studies) join Judd Devermont to discuss forecasting and the continent's projected growth and development. Guests also explore the widespread abuses by security forces during Covid-19 enforced lockdowns and Lesotho’s Prime Minister Tom Thabane’s decision to step down.
Background Reading:
Africa First! Igniting a Growth Revolution - Jakkie Cilliers
The African Century (The Economist special report) - Jonathan Rosenthal
Global Trends: The Paradox of Progress (2017 report) - National Intelligence Council
Background Reading:
Africa First! Igniting a Growth Revolution - Jakkie Cilliers
The African Century (The Economist special report) - Jonathan Rosenthal
Global Trends: The Paradox of Progress (2017 report) - National Intelligence Council
Released:
Apr 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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