Did you know what fruits Agenda 2063 is yielding?

One of my favourite websites is venturesafrica.com because they keep me up to date on African business, innovation, and policy. If you have time and don't already know about them, you should definitely check the website (and their podcasts) out. In early January they published an article about the most recent African innovations you should keep an … Continue reading Did you know what fruits Agenda 2063 is yielding?

Did you know about Agenda 2063?

Agenda 2063 is a long-term strategy formulated by the Heads of State of the African Union (AU) for their 50th Anniversary Solemn Declaration back in 2013, dedicated to the future continent’s accelerated development and technological progress. In the words of the AU: "Agenda 2063 is both a Vision and an Action Plan. It is a call … Continue reading Did you know about Agenda 2063?

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?