African Leaders Prepare for Economic Growth in a Unique Oxford University Executive Development Programme [SPONSOR WIRE]

We live in volatile times. With economies all around the world caving in on them, causing ripple effects that spread throughout our increasingly global planet, investors and… Read more »

Transformation in Governance: Sustainable Solutions

Robust economic growth and expanding investment opportunities across most of Africa have raised popular expectations for the more effective delivery of public and private sector services. Simultaneously, this rapid economic growth is amplifying social and environmental strains adding complexity and uncertainty to decision-making for the future. Indeed, rapid economic expansion provides private sector organisations, national and local governments with the opportunity to substantially improve services and living standards. However, failure to build stakeholder support and adaptive governance for a changing world risks losing the benefit of this opportunity…

Africa prepares for economic growth

By ALIM ABUBAKRE

WE live in volatile times. With economies all around the world caving in on them, causing ripple effects that spread throughout our increasingly global planet, investors and governments alike are frantically searching for signs of hope. And many are finding that hope in a region with its own share of rocky histories and failed economies… Read more

Africa prepares for economic growth (2)

This is the concluding part of this discourse. The first part was published on Wednesday

By ALIM ABUBAKRE

KEEPING up in these fast-paced modern times is no small feat for any organisation, but trying to maintain global standards while depending on the infrastructure and business realities of the developing world can sometimes feel like a real uphill battle.

Lately the pressure seems to be reaching a breaking point as the international community takes an increasing interest in Africa. Developed economies may be slowing to a grinding, excruciating halt, but in countries from Nigeria to Ethiopia, things are taking off and they are taking off fast. And with growth comes the scramble to accommodate… Read more