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Through infrastructure investments, economic integration, and green and digital transitions, the EU's Global Gateway will shape Africa and its cities as new hubs for development.
The energy transition in African cities marks a key site of geopolitical competition, as China's control of the solar market reshapes urban service delivery.
African cities have emerged as proxy arenas where different modes of international relations are given effect through the development of infrastructure.
Amid shifts towards inclusive agricultural development, the Center for Global Food and Agriculture offers policy recommendations for further US government action.
This report presents findings from a survey of city governments that identifies major issues for international engagement, including the COVID-19 pandemic and response.
China’s growing contributions to African development should not automatically be feared, but their increased presence should create a recalibration in US approaches to development.
This paper offers actions businesses, governments, foundations, and community organizations can explore to ramp up ecosystems for future youth entrepreneurs.
Roger Thurow tells the story of a community of Kenyan farmers working to transcend lives of dire poverty and hunger while illuminating the challenges—and vital necessity—of transforming Africa's agriculture sector.