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Research on Africa: latest publications, May 2020
The Foundation regularly receives and monitors external research publications, databases, and reports in relation to governance and leadership in Africa. Every two months, we share some of these publications to highlight key issues and further discussions. Sharing this content here is not an endorsement of these views. First continental report… Read more, Lived poverty on the rise: Decade of living-standard gains ends in Africa Afrobarometer To prevent squandering of hard-won gains in Africans’ living standards, the data point to the necessity of a renewed commitment by citizens, governments, and international donors to defending democracy and expanding service-delivery infrastructure. , African Youth Survey 2020: The Rise of Afro-Optimism Ichikowitz Family Foundation Young Africans see infectious disease and terrorism as the continent’s two biggest threats of the last five years, but the future priorities being defined by reducing government corruption, creating job opportunities and by achieving peace and stability.
COVID-19 in Africa: Youth Perspectives – Tariro Bure
How are young people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? The African Youth Networks Movement (AYNM) has been hosting regional calls with youth network leads to understand their realities during this COVID-19 period and aspirations post the pandemic. What we are learning is that youth across Africa have been economically and socially… Read more
Mo Ibrahim talks lessons from COVID-19 in Africa with Deutsche Welle
In a recent interview with Deutsche Welle Africa, our Founder and Chair Mo Ibrahim spoke about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the continent, and what is needed to improve international organisations and governance in Africa. For Mo Ibrahim, strengthening systems of governance in international organisations is essential, as many of them… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Youth Perspectives – Aya Chebbi
How are young people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? COVID-19 is affecting many young people in various ways including health, education and socio-economic impact. The reality of young people on the continent even before the pandemic is that African economies generate only 3 million formal jobs annually for an estimated 12 million… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Youth Perspectives – Adeelah Kodabux
Health system governance in times of COVID-19: The good, the bad, and the ugly Health system governance refers to the management, monitoring, and implementation of decisions that surround the demand and supply of health services. Performances in health system governance vary among countries with weak practices largely identified in low- and… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Youth Perspectives – Jean Nepo Utumatwishima
As the Director General of a provincial hospital, what is your experience on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic? Rwamagana Provincial hospital is in the Eastern Province of Rwanda and is located by the Rusumo-Kigali national road where a lot of truck drivers from Tanzania drive through. This traffic has contributed to the increase of… Read more
Mo Ibrahim talks impact of COVID-19 in Africa and investment opportunities with Bloomberg
Recently at Bloomberg Invest Global our Founder and Chair Mo Ibrahim spoke about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Africa while emphasising the importance of multilateral partners and the private sector to ensure the economic impact of the virus is minimised on the continent. This interview was part of Bloomberg’s 2020 Invest Global virtual… Read more, As part of our COVID-19 response, we are working to provide decision-makers and leaders in Africa and partners with accurate data and analysis on the impact of the health crisis on the continent. Visit our COVID-19 in Africa hub to access key resources including research, analysis, news and youth perspectives from the continent.
Mo Ibrahim on how to counter the impact of COVID-19 in Africa for IFC insights
Mo Ibrahim was this week’s guest for the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Insights series. In the interview, he speaks about how African leaders’ quick response to the rise of COVID-19 has left him impressed but cautious about the continent’s future, especially when it comes to the potential economic impact of the pandemic. Africa… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Youth Perspectives – Richard Kweitsu
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on remittance inflows to Africa In the next few paragraphs, I analyse the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on total remittance inflow on the continent. Globally the impact of COVID-19 has created disruptions in social, economic, and even political activities. Across Africa, the story has not been… Read more
COVID-19 in Africa: Youth Perspectives – Rama Salla Dieng
How are young people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? The COVID-19 pandemic has affected young people everywhere in many different ways. The differentiated outcomes of the pandemic have been felt in families, caring facilities and nurseries, schools, and universities everywhere including in Scotland where I teach. In Africa as well,… Read more
