Namibia, which is hosting a two-day economic summit July 31 to August 1, expects to attract at least $1 billion worth of investments over the next two years. The summit, themed “Economic Revival for Inclusive Growth—Strengthening the Namibian House”, is expected to play a role in reviving the Namibian economy, creating jobs and attracting investments. […]
The transitions away from authoritarian rule in North Africa and Burma (also known as Myanmar) have often been compared to one another, highlighting major challenges but also reasons for hope. When Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and leader of Burmese opposition, addressed the Clinton Global Initiative Conference in New York in 2011, […]
As it continues its sealed border policy with neighbors, combined with import restrictions, Algeria deepens its isolation in a dynamic African continent, further undermining prospects of economic diversification away from oil and gas. In a two-speed Africa where countries post two-digit growth rate, Algeria lags behind due to the short-sightedness of its leaders who failed […]
