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In light of the slow pace of reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is vital to step back and pay attention to the range of opportunities available in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) – including the performing and audio-visual arts, crafts, advertising, design,...
The global landscape today is marked by a series of complex and interconnected crises that have significantly impacted economic stability worldwide. As economies gradually recover from recent disruptions, they grapple with persistent challenges that have led to uneven growth, exacerbating global...
The African Youth Consultative Forum on the Summit of the Future, a preparatory event aimed at galvanising the participation of the African youth in shaping the outcomes of the UN Summit of the Future, to be held in New York this September, was a powerful reminder that the future of our...
Discussing the Unstoppable Africa flagship event, Sanda Ojiambo (r) says the plan was to make it an annual occasion right from the start. “Africa is too big, too complex and there’s too much opportunity for this to be a one-off.” It is important for Africa to be shown through a private sector...
Ibrahima Cheikh Diong says that the AU designated it as a specialised agency to address climate disaster risks, confirming the importance of a strengthened climate response for the continent. ARC has significantly increased its relevance within the continent’s disaster risk preparedness...
The 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will focus on the achievements and shortfalls of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reflect on means and ways to accelerate progress in areas such as climate finance and gender equality. A Summit of the Future will promote multilateral...
The Africa Finance Corporation’s report on the state of Africa’s overall infrastructure development points out the vital importance of this sector to the continent’s economic transformation but decries what it terms insufficient support by both the public and private sectors.
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Africa’s youth is driving economic and social progress, with its innovative ideas and entrepreneurial inspiration. With 40% of the population under the age of 15, and another 100m children expected by 2050, Africa is projected to have the youngest and largest workforce globally by 2035.
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After three (3) consecutive years in Botswana, the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards (www.tourismleadershipforum.africa) held at The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort in Gaborone, Botswana, from […]
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Abuja, Nigeria – The University of Abuja (UofA) took a significant step forward in promoting innovation and creativity yesterday, as Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi formally inaugurated the Board of the Centre for Innovation Hub and Creative Technologies (IHCT)....