Articles
Manufacturing’s Second Coming: Why Africa Can Skip the Smokestack Economy
The Chinese delegation toured the proposed industrial zone outside Addis Ababa with practiced eyes. They had built dozens of similar projects across Africa over...
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The Green Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: Building Climate Businesses in Impossible Markets
Sarah Mwangi stared at the spreadsheet that told a familiar story. Her solar irrigation startup had achieved everything the business plan promised: proven technology,...
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The Great Skills Mismatch: How Africa’s Education Systems Are Failing the...
In 2023, a solar installation company in Ghana advertised for technicians to maintain their expanding rural electrification projects. They offered competitive salaries, comprehensive training,...
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