In memory of Pr. Calestous Juma
I would like to formally pay my respect one last time to my dear friend Calestous Juma who passed away last week. Of course, my first thoughts go to his family and friends. But I think they won’t be...
View ArticleReform of tax systems one of the best ways to finance development
In early December, the European Union (EU) published a list of 17 countries now considered tax havens. Among this list, only two African countries were pinned by Brussels: Tunisia and Namibia. Another...
View ArticleMigratory challenge at the heart of Africa’s rural areas
Contrary to what many still believe, it is now Africa that dominates migration flows to Europe and not the Middle East. The 2016 agreement ratified between the European Union and Turkey contributed to...
View ArticleAfrican States’ Fragility and resilience
If we want things to move forward and improve, especially for the economic and social development of our people, we sometimes have to recognize our weaknesses. One of the most important today is the...
View ArticleFast-tracking the implementation of Africa’s Development Agenda
Johannesburg, South Africa, January 25, 2018 – NEPAD Agency, now with a footprint in 52 of the 55 African Union Member States, adopted a results-based approach and aligned its interventions to the...
View ArticleWithout its own data, Africa is doomed to remain in the dark
By stating in an interview to the Wall Street Journal that inaccurate methodologies, or even a political bias, have affected the performance of some states in the “Doing Business” ranking, the former –...
View Article“Transitions”: Preface by Carlos Lopes
Another timely and straightforward article from Carlos Lopes, on Africa’s industrialisation. A great read! Africa’s prospects are again being questioned for many reasons: some quite familiar, like...
View ArticleMultilateralism: Opportunities and challenges for Africa
Rome, Italy, February 14, 2018 – Increasing numbers of people around the world are living in contexts, which for different reasons, may be considered to be fragile. Situations associated with...
View ArticleTIME IS NOW TO SCALE UP WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND NUTRITION ACTIVISM IN AFRICA
Op-ed by Martin Chungong, Secretary-General of IPU, Dr Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of NEPAD Agency and Nahas Angula, former Prime Minister of Namibia and Convener of the Namibia Alliance for Improved Nutrition...
View ArticleHUMAN CAPITAL IS THE VITAL ASSET OF NATIONS
GDP and GDP growth, often regarded as benchmarks when it comes to assessing the economic situation of a country, have long been controversial. Already in 1992, following the Earth Summit in Rio,...
View ArticleMarch 21 – Human Rights Day in South Africa
The commemoration of Human Rights Day in South Africa is a reminder to all of us on the African continent to ensure that no one gets left behind. As we continue to make strides towards attaining the...
View ArticleWorld TB Day
It is unjust and unacceptable for 1.7 million people to die of Tuberculosis each year worldwide – a disease that is not only preventable, but can be treated and defeated. As we commemorate World TB Day...
View ArticleAfrica needs ‘integrated approach’ to economies
Trade is essential for Africa’s development and liberalising it is key. But is a Free Trade Area the answer? Sceptics say it’s an addition to the African Union’s flagship Agenda 2063 and that Africa...
View ArticleThe African Continental Free Trade Area – Another Significant Milestone...
As a relatively young Minister in the mid-nineteen nineties sitting within my Organisation of African Union (OAU) peers, I pondered deeply if Africa will pull itself together and forge ahead. At that...
View ArticleOfficial visit of H.E Mr Mbagnick Ndiaye to the NEPAD Agency
The NEPAD Agency received a delegation from the Republic of Senegal, led by H.E Mr Mbagnick Ndiaye, Minister in charge of Regional Integration, NEPAD and Francophonie. The Minister was accompanied by...
View ArticleWorld Malaria Day
Malaria is still a real threat to global health. Specialists say mortality related to the disease has dropped by 60% since 2000, but there is still much to be done. In 2016, 445,000 people died. 91%...
View ArticleWhy nutrition should top the pan-African agenda
As we gather in Dakar for the Initiative for Food and Nutrition in Africa (IFNA), I would like to state the utmost importance of nutrition for Africa. Without optimum nutrition there will be no engine...
View ArticleAfrica needs to reform public sector to ensure effective service delivery
Africa needs to reform its public service for effective service delivery to citizens, officials and experts said at a panel session on Saturday. “We must address African public sector challenges...
View ArticleImproving public service delivery in Africa
I share with you my latest interview on CNBC AFRICA during the Mo Ibrahim Forum. Over 70 per cent of Africa’s population live in rural areas. However, there is little allocation of resources in those...
View ArticleMo Ibrahim Forum 2018 – Roundtable on Public Services in Africa
I was delighted to participate to the Mo Ibrahim Forum 2018’s roundtable on Public Services in Africa. Here is the link. The 2018 Ibrahim Forum focused this year on public services in 21st century...
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