Our reports on state of innovation and infrastructure in Africa highlight progress and challenges in building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation across regional economies.
Innovation and Infrastructure
Fintech startups are swimming in capital while health, food, and climate solutions fight for scraps. Is the investment model broken?
Millions of African creators are building careers online, but low payouts, platform restrictions, and missing infrastructure make real financial success harder...
Africa’s biggest trade deal promises economic growth, but weak regulations and rapid industrial expansion could trigger an environmental crisis. What’s the...
Nigeria’s AI ambitions soar, but with power outages crippling businesses daily, can innovation truly thrive in the dark?
Passion fuels joy and chaos—one match can dissolve borders while another can ignite decades-old tensions. How much unity is real?
While digital growth promises economic opportunities, its environmental costs and social gaps raise critical questions about long-term benefits.
Big data holds the potential to uncover hidden disparities in education, health, and finance—empowering women while challenging systemic biases.
While EdTech promises transformation, relying solely on technology overlooks crucial infrastructure gaps that hinder meaningful educational progress.
While green jobs promise growth, unequal access to resources, training, and infrastructure may leave many behind in the transition.
What strategies can Africa adopt to make e-mobility affordable and accessible while bridging the gap in urban transportation for underserved communities?
As Africa faces immense challenges, it's tapping into unexpected sources of funding and innovation to secure its future growth.
African farmers are increasingly benefiting from digital technology, but challenges like digital literacy, infrastructure, and access remain significant barriers to widespread...
Data stands as the cornerstone of Africa's path toward sustainable development, crucial for informed decision-making and effective policy implementation across all...
A young girl from Negasi Village overcomes societal barriers and self-doubt to become a celebrated celestial navigator, proving that with determination...
From the intricate zellij tiles to the cooling riads, Moroccan architecture embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and functionality that continues...