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21 nov 2023 · Africa is the world’s mobile banking leader, with the highest number of services, account holders and transactions. The rise of mobile and digital banking has helped millions of Africans gain access to finance in areas where traditional banking networks don’t reach. Boosting financial inclusion is one of the goals of the World Economic ...
15 lug 2015 · The establishment of colonial rule over the African interior (c. 1880-1900) reinforced Africa’s commodity export growth. Colonial control facilitated the construction of railways, induced large inflows of European investment, and forced profound changes in the operation of labour and land markets (Frankema and van Waijenburg 2012).
18 feb 2020 · Traditionally, the majority of Russia’s investment in Africa has been concentrated in North Africa. In 2017, Russia’s trade with Africa was valued at $17 billion, 78% of which was conducted with North Africa. However, Russia’s most recent charm offensive seems to have stimulated increased expansion south of the Sahara.
11 feb 2020 · Already, spending by consumers and businesses in Africa totals $4 trillion. Household consumption is expected to grow by 3.8% annually until 2025, reaching $2.1 trillion, and business spending should grow from $2.6 trillion in 2015 to $3.5 trillion in 2025. Altogether, the McKinsey report predicts $5.6 trillion in African business opportunities ...
21 ott 2021 · Early predictions of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by some public health scientists painted a gloomy picture for Africa. The continent was expected to suffer a huge burden of disease and death. These predictions have not held true. The continent has experienced fewer deaths than predicted.
5 gen 2021 · Africa is attracting more and more investment, not least due to particularly high returns–yet also a higher risk. Leveraging the continent's large and young population with technology, improvements in infrastructure, health, and education, Africa could be the next economic growth powerhouse. To do this, agglomeration of economic activity will ...
28 feb 2024 · Total external debts as a share of Africa’s export earnings increased from 74.5% in 2010 to 140% in 2022. In 2022, African governments had to allocate about 12% of their revenues to servicing their debt. Between 2019 and 2022, 25 African governments allocated more resources to servicing their total debts than to the health of their citizens.
2 mag 2017 · 54%. Africa will account for more than half (54%) of the 2.4 billion global population growth in coming decades. The United Nations predicts that between 2015 and 2050, Africa will add 1.3 billion people, more than doubling its current population of 1.2 billion. As the above graph shows, Africa’s population will continue to grow even as Asia ...
12 lug 2023 · In the coming decades, Africa will become a pivotal player in international affairs. A confluence of the continent’s abundance of strategic resources, favourable demographics and attractive growth prospects may give its leaders leverage in modern affairs. The US-China rivalry and push for net-zero emissions will be key catalysts for ...
28 feb 2024 · Green finance: The key to unlocking Africa's vast potential and combating climate change. Feb 28, 2024. Africa's vast solar and wind potential — as well as its rich availability of carbon sequestering nature — means the continent is a green powerhouse in waiting. Image: Gulshan Khan/Climate Visuals.
