It is a well known fact that corruption affects potential innovation negatively. A few weeks ago I blogged about the negative impacts of online censorship on innovation. Today I would like to address another corruption-related issue. According to an article on howwemadeitinafrica.com, in many African countries the artisanal sector is dominated by logging companies who operate … Continue reading Did You Know About Corruption In The Timber Sector In Many African Countries?
Did You Know How A Smart Business Model Can Help NGOs In Africa?
I would like to start today´s post with a question for my readers: I am always looking for more interesting websites and blogs about innovation in Africa. Unfortunately, informative online-resources concerning innovation in Africa seem to be rather scarce. If any of you know of a good website, please let me know in the comment … Continue reading Did You Know How A Smart Business Model Can Help NGOs In Africa?
Did You Know About How Infrastructure Networks Affect Innovation In Africa?
This weekend, I stumbled upon a really interesting article stressing the vital importance of a functioning logistics sector for innovation and economic growth to flourish in Africa. Apparently, in East Africa the freight and transport costs are among the highest in the world, with freight logistics costs per km being more than 50% higher in … Continue reading Did You Know About How Infrastructure Networks Affect Innovation In Africa?
Did You Know How Online-Censorship Affects Innovation?
In October, freedomhouse.org published the annual Freedom on the Net-Report - A study designed to measure the freedom on the internet in 65 countries. Over the weekend, I had a look at the 2015 report. This made me think about how censorship potentially affects innovation and left me wondering what can be done about it. … Continue reading Did You Know How Online-Censorship Affects Innovation?
Did You Know About The Importance Of Closing The Gender Gap In Africa?
Gender inequalities remain a major challenge in many parts of the world. In Africa, closing the gender gap could significantly enhance development and sustainable growth. According to the WEF, economic losses due to gender inequalities in labour force participation cost 9% of Africa’s overall GDP growth. According to a report published by the World Bank … Continue reading Did You Know About The Importance Of Closing The Gender Gap In Africa?
Did You Know Why Sustainable Innovation Is So Important?
During the weekend I made some time to keep up to date with the latest news on innovation in Africa. Unfortunately, I didn't find any news to blog about. However, I´d like to keep this blog up to date, which is why I did a little research on sustainable innovation and its importance for Africa. … Continue reading Did You Know Why Sustainable Innovation Is So Important?
Did You Know That Uber Is Planning To Expand Its Business In Africa And In The Middle East?
I just read about a really interesting development that is currently going on in the taxi industry in Africa and the Middle East. As venturesafrica.com announced a few days ago, the infamous taxi company "Uber" is expanding its business into more African and Middle Eastern countries. According to the article, Uber currently operates in seven … Continue reading Did You Know That Uber Is Planning To Expand Its Business In Africa And In The Middle East?
Did You Know About The Importance Of Infrastructure?
In my past blog entries I have focused on different types of innovation in Africa. However, an important condition for innovation to flourish in a given country, is infrastructure. It is a well known fact that countries with good (public) transport systems, energy and sanitation systems have better economic performance and less poverty. Hence, infrastructure … Continue reading Did You Know About The Importance Of Infrastructure?
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