Podcasts about african development

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, award-winning journalist and RMB correspondent, as Season 4 of RMB Africa Focus returns to 702. The series offers fresh insights into Africa’s economic resilience and highlights why the continent remains vital to global investment strategies. Every Thursday on Breakfast, Crystal explores the forces driving Africa’s growth from innovation and infrastructure to policy and private sector development revealing the opportunities that lie ahead when Africa is seen through RMB’s lens of possibility. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 3 of Season 6, Change Africa Podcast hosts Isaac Aboah and Daniel Merki sit down with Maudo Jallow, a geopolitical strategist advising governments in the Middle East and Africa on strategy, public policy, and geopolitics. Jallow unpacks the intricate dance of global power, from GCC(Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) influence in Africa to the continent's untapped leverage in a multipolar world. The conversation tackles how African leaders can navigate partnerships with emerging players like the UAE, sidestep colonial hangovers, and build a pragmatic future rooted in competence and self-interest. They explore the dynamics of international partnerships, the role of independent organizations, and the challenges African leaders face in negotiating beneficial agreements. The conversation also touches on the historical influence of colonial powers and the current efforts of the US to regain influence in Africa amidst rising competition from China and the UAE. This conversation explores the shifting dynamics of global influence, particularly focusing on the roles of the UK and US in Africa, the fragility of international law, sustainable development challenges, and the importance of attracting talent for governance. Maudo urges African leaders to wield data-driven leverage in negotiations, tap diaspora talent, and prioritize GDP per capita as a development yardstick—offering a playbook for a continent ready to rewrite its story.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Change Africa Podcast01:01 Geopolitical Landscape in the GCC Region06:44 Africa as a Geopolitical Playground11:26 The Role of Independent Organizations19:09 Navigating Colonial Legacies in Africa30:20 US Influence and Relationships in Africa30:48 The Shifting Global Influence of the UK and US35:49 The Role of International Law and the UN39:50 Sustainable Development and Resource Management in Africa44:21 UK's Economic Role in Africa: Debt Relief and Cultural Influence47:17 Future Development Outcomes for Africa50:32 Pragmatic Approaches to Foreign Investment in Africa54:37 Attracting Talent for Governance in Africa58:26 Personal Aspirations and Future DirectionsGuest ProfileMaudo Jallow is an experienced geopolitical strategist and advisor, with 7 years of experience in advising governments in the Middle East and Africa on strategy, public policy, and geopolitics. Previously, he worked for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a Senior Analyst in the Global Advantage Practice Area, providing expert advice and insights on how MEA nations can attract strategic foreign investment in key sectors. Maudo holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business with French from the European Business School in London and a Master's degree in African Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he also served as a Visiting Fellow at the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa. This podcast is a production of Nexa Media.Do you have a question for our hosts? Email us at hello@changeafricapodcast.comFollow the podcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Always remember that Lofi Poli Sci is more than just me, it's the we, that we be. Episode Link: https://youtu.be/BMG-e6YOAbQ Episode 9 Season 10 (series 843) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LofiPoliSciPodcast Instagram: lofi_poli_sci_podcast LinkedIn: Michael Pickering #lofipolisci #lofi #politicalscience #news #worldnews #globalnews #podcast #podcasting #casting #media #polisci #politics

アフリカ開発会議閣僚会合で共同記者会見に臨む上川陽子外相ら、２５日午後、東京都千代田区日本とアフリカ諸国によるアフリカ開発会議閣僚会合は２５日、東京都内で２日間の日程を終え閉幕した。 A two-day ministerial meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, ended Sunday with the adoption of a joint communique aimed at strengthening collaboration toward next year's TICAD summit.

A two-day ministerial meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, ended Sunday with the adoption of a joint communique aimed at strengthening collaboration toward next year's TICAD summit.

アフリカ開発会議閣僚会合に出席する上川陽子外相、２４日午後、東京都千代田区政府とアフリカ諸国によるアフリカ開発会議閣僚会合が２４日、東京都内のホテルで開幕した。 A two-day ministerial meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, started in Tokyo on Saturday.

A two-day ministerial meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD, started in Tokyo on Saturday.

Join us in todays episode of Opinion Piece as we break down how Africa can work toward development and surpass the global climate changes . Tune in to YouTube page : Pamela NGA Shop Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/products/magic-mind?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=pd&utm_campaign=mindfulentrepreneur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentrepreneurpodcast/message

Pumela Salela, one of Africa's leading Global Business Facilitators, shares how her meeting Nelson Mandela in person and receiving a scholarship from him, propelled her into a life of purpose and a stellar academic and professional career. Pumela describes how her dedication for  human connection is infused by the turning point of shaking Mandela's hand.She then distinguishes between a turning point and a pivotal moment. Her pivotal moment was brought on by Covid and the lock down in London, far from her family. She took the circumstance as a chance to go deeply within and reflect and work on things, she has never had the space and mindset to address. In comparing this phase with the evolving of a butterfly, she felt that cocooning and withdrawing into stillness made it possible to reset and fly out with a new and invigorated sense of self.Pumela Salela considers herself a Visionary Catalyst ™️. She helps individuals, organisations and countries ignite their spark and fuel their fire. Multiple Award Winning Pumela Salela has been Country Head for the United Kingdom (UK) under Brand South Africa, the custodian of the South Africa Country Brand in the last 8 years. Pumela has also worked as a Consultant for the World Bank, based at the organisation's headquarters in United States, Washington D.C. and a Director: BPO at the dti, South Africa, The Director role was preceded by her position as Deputy Director for Investment Promotion at Trade and Investment South Africa. In 2022 she was awarded the EuroKnowledge Leadership Award, a prestigious award for excelling in Leadership. In the same year she was awarded the Champion for Africa Award in the UK. She is considered one the United Kingdom's most influential Africans in 2018, Pumela was featured as a POWERHOUSE in DESTINY magazine in South Africa. She is the 2018 recipient of the African Achiever Award presented to her in the House of Lords, UK. In 2019 she received the BRITISH Award for African Development.Prior to this Pumela was the Chief Director for Economic Policy Development and Planningat the Department of Economic Development in South Africa. The Rockefeller Foundation acknowledged her contribution and innovation in formulating systems which address poverty by selecting Salela to be one the 18 global recipients of the foundation's inaugural Global Fellowship on Social Innovation–and only South African to receive the honor.Follow and learn more about our episode guest and check out Pumela's website and activities here:Website: www.pumelasalela.comFoundation: ELNOS FoundationInstagram: instagram.com/pumelasalela To learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here To learn more about Claudia's business Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click hereYou can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @claudiamahlerconversations and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYCThis podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.Social Media support Magdalena ReckendreesShe has also been a lecturer in Strategic Brand Management at VEGA, The School of Branding. Salela studied to complete her MBA with distinction (cum laude) in England through a Nelson Mandela Scholarship where she received the Council Award for being the Best MBA student. Pumela is the Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Scholarship Alumni Associationand a Mentor to Graca Machel Scholars. She is featured in the 2013 issue of the book:South Africa's Most Inspirational Women. She has also been featured in the 2012 issue ofDESTINY magazine as one of South Africa's Young and Powerful Achievers. In 2013 theDESTINY magazine showcased her as one of the Top 40 young leaders, innovators andjob creators in South Africa. Ms Salela has served as an On-air Advisor to investors on anEntrepreneurship Television Show called Rise South Africa.

Welcome and welcome back to Leaders in Conversation with me, Anni Townend, the podcast that helps you to grow confidence and courage your leadership.I created this series of candid conversations for leaders to share their inspirational leadership stories, weaving together the threads of their life - the people, places and experiences that have shaped them and made them the leader that they are today. They offer valuable insights and rich experience to help and inspire you on your own unique leadership journey. If you are not already please do subscribe to the podcast, review and share it. Thank you!About This EpisodeIn this episode I am delighted to be in conversation with Moses Tai Founder and CEO African Development Choices (ADC), Author of ‘There Is Shade' and Speaker.We delve together into the working culture of African Development Choices, in particular how they encourage community and reflect who they are in what they do: Seeking and giving input, raising awareness of choiceShowing and taking initiative as part of sustainable changeCommitment to the organisation and its purpose through building belief and hope, and working togetherMoses' Three Key Encouragements to Leaders Develop a strong vision Recruit and retain talented people Build well structured teamsConnect with Moses Tai, and find out more about African Development Choiceswww.linkedin.com/in/mosestaihttps://mybook.to/TISHADEhttps://africandevelopmentchoices.org/To listen to other Leaders in Conversation with me Anni Townend go to my website, www.annitownend.comA big thank you to my support team at the Conscious Marketing Group for helping me with all the marketing of the podcast, to Coco O'Brien for the wonderful intro and outro music, for the lovely design, and for the excellent editing and sound production.To contact me Anni Townend do email me on anni@annitownend.com visit my website www.annitownend.com, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on LinkedIn.  I look forward to connecting with you, thank you for listening.About MosesMy mission with the podcast is to be in conversation with people who have a passion and purpose (no matter how small or large), and, who want to make a difference through their leadership, and to give them a way of sharing their story to inspire, confidence, care and courage in you the  listener - far and wide. So when Taryn Weeks of Sparks Marketing suggested that Moses would be a great guest I contacted him, and bought a copy of his book ‘There Is Shade'. Moses is an inspiring leader, a passionate voice for sustainable change. 

Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) has a vision of a world where data and technology serve people, society, and the planet. DIAL connects governments, funders, and development actors with the essential insights, knowledge, and tools to advance positive, sustainable and inclusive digital transformation. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Priya Vora, CEO of DIAL, on recent developments around digital public infrastructure (DPI), DIAL's African focus, challenges of building DPI in countries where none may exist and advocating for DPI at national and international levels. Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kwadwo Owusu, professor of geography and resource development at the University of Ghana, is our guest this week. He sits down with cohost Rachel Beatty Riedl for a conversation on climate and society, politics, and public policy around environmental health and well-being.They discuss what issues are on the horizon as we consider natural resource changes, technological changes, and social changes surrounding climate adaptations, as well as the politics of the global south and global north.This conversation followed a talk he gave at Cornell University's Institute for African Development on climate change and mining induced agricultural transformation in Ghana.Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.

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Today's fundraising leadership conversation comes from Kenya and is with Tessy Maritim, former Organisation Development Coordinator at Care International and soon to be Oxford MBA student. We're going to be talking about many things in this episode today, among them: Africa's creative industry, leadership and international development. how to change systems, shift power and localise development within a major international NGO Tessy's personal educational journey, the challenges and triumph of gaining a scholarship and much, much more. I know you'll enjoy meeting Tessy in our conversation today. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Care International https://www.care-international.org/ I hope you've enjoyed listening to this episode of the Fundraising Radicals podcast and that this conversation has challenged, informed, and maybe even inspired you and your fundraising leadership practice. As always, we're grateful to Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Network and Care International who are co-funding the Global Radicals Fundraising Leadership Programme, of which this podcast is just one part as we navigate global fundraising together as a global community. Please do subscribe to the podcast on the platform of your choice. New episodes drop on the 1st of each month, so make sure to tune in to get more global perspectives on fundraising and leadership in the non-profit sector. More about Fundraising Radicals: If you want to find out all the ways in which we're working to empower, equip and engage fundraisers all over the world: Visit our website https://www.fundraisingradicals.com Read our blog https://www.fundraisingradicals.com/blog Follow Fundraising Radicals on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/fundraisingradicals Follow Craig on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigpollardfundraisingradicals

Osamede Arhumnwunde, Co-Founder & CEO, GIGX Technologies, has a history in Blockchain, Publishing and African Development … and now is taking on the financial sector … he joins us to explain his latest way to move money around the world, but particularly in Africa ... a quickly growing financial market … This material is for informational purposes and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities, to provide tax or legal advice. The information and opinions are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. Investors should consult with their own advisors. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Canada, subject to strict rules. For more information on the services offered by Justwealth, please refer to ⁠www.justwealth.com⁠.

Fadekemi AbiruQuote - “Afropolitan is daring to be yourself in a rapidly changingworld and not having to ask for permission.”The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren't afraid tostep into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hopeto empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potentialand contribute to the development of a bold and progressive blackcommunity.Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts aboutleaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevantafterwards.This episode features Fadekemi Abiru, Head Of Insights at Stears; afinancial data/intelligence company providing subscription-baseddata/insight to professionals/businesses.Fadekemi holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Bristol andan MSc in African Development from the London School of Economics. Shepreviously worked as an economist for the UK government and providedanalysis on various projects.She is passionate about ensuring that decisions whether in business orgovernment in Africa are driven by real time data and insights todrive critical economic developments.Listen and enjoy as Fadekemi Abiru talks to us about her journey withStears and the importance of data-driven insights on Africa.Fadekemi's Reading ListAll About Love: New Visions by Bell Hookshttps://amzn.to/3EiIoZjHarry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) by J. K. Rowlinghttps://amzn.to/3OlqtG7Economics Rules by Dani Rodrikhttps://amzn.to/3As5j3wShow Notes1:55 Founding of Stears and its mission3:10 Plans to cover the 2023 Nigerian elections8:03 Data-driven insights/expectations on the Nigeria 2023 elections10:22 How has technology enabled the Stears Elections product11:12 Significance and likely impact of the Nigerian Electoral Act2022 on the upcoming elections12:29 Conducting polls in the future14:08 Data trends that make this upcoming election different from thelast election15:58 First encounter with failure and lesson learnt16:02 Title of the book about your life18:45 Reading list21:09 What does being Afropolitan mean to youThe Afropolitan Podcast is hosted by Eche Emole, co-founder of Afropolitan.Listen and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Jamit, orwherever you get your podcasts.Want to learn more about Afropolitan?Twitter - https://twitter.com/afropolitanWebsite - https://www.afropolitan.io/

The Black Panther movies use Wakanda to present a vision of black prosperity, presenting audiences an optimistic narrative of Africa's potential.  How realistic is a future Africa that resembles the hopeful promise Marvel's writers have laid out for us?  How do nations navigate the difficult decisions necessary to realize the path to development that has thus far been so elusive?

Nigeria's total external debt has risen from $10.32bn on June 30, 2015, to $40.06bn as of June 30, 2022. A breakdown shows that in 2015, 36 states had $3.27bn external debt while the Federal Government had $7.05bn. The debts included loans from multilateral sources such as the World Bank, the African Development bank, and the International Monetary Fund. They also included bilateral loans from China, France, Japan, Germany, and India, as well as commercial sources including Eurobonds and Diaspora bonds. The International Monetary Fund recently said that the long-term rate of the depreciation of the naira equated to a loss of 10.6 percent of its value annually since 1973.

What role does Africa's private sector play in the continent's inclusive growth? Cina Lawson, Minister of Digital Economy and Transformation in Togo, and Lucy Nshuti Mbabazi, Head of Africa Advocacy and Partnerships at The Better Than Cash Alliance, join Mvemba to discuss the rise of digital payments in Africa's spurred by COVID-19 restrictions. This episode explores the opportunities presented by the pandemic, the role of individual financial services, and how to drive the narrative away from a cash-strapped Africa and toward its leading mobile innovations. 

In this episode we speak to Ms. Viola Sawere is the Regional Trade in Services Expert at the  Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat. She is also a trade consultant and expert on regional integration policy, international trade policy, private sector development and multi- stakeholder dialogues. She speaks to us about trade barriers affecting the Africa in economy. The trade reforms and policies for regional integration in Sub-saharan region  that are in place to improve the efficiency of resource allocation and more…  

Learn more about MagatteCapitalism is Key to Fulfilling the Promise of “Black Lives Matter” (Profectus Mag)Poverty Inc. DocumentaryMagatte's Ted Talk: Why it's too hard to start a business in Africa -- and how to change itFollow Magatte on Twitter @magattewCheck out Profectus MagFollow us on Twitter @ProfectusM

Irungu Houghton on Human rights organising in Africa during a global pandemic: Trends and Insights. The lecture is part of the LSE ID Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice series.

African legal scholar Nkatha Kabira joins us this week for a conversation about the past, present, and future of African law. Kabira is a lecturer at the University of Nairobi and was the fall 2021 Distinguished Africanist Scholar at Cornell University's Institute for African Development.  In our conversation, Kabira shares her vision for a conference on the future of law in Africa and makes recommendations for how legal education and practice can be developed on the continent when formal legal institutions sometimes hold limited power. In the news wrap, Kim and Rachel talk about the African Cup of Nations, ECOWAS sanctions applied to Mali, and more. Books, Links, & Articles33rd African Cup of Nations"The African Cup of Nations" from the 11 Named People Newsletter"Don't Expect Regional Organizations to Rein in Coups"The Muridiyya on the Move: Islam, Migration, and Place Making by Cheikh Anta BabouThe Africanist Podcast

Agnes Kalibata on Paradigm shifts in food systems. The lecture is part of the LSE ID Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice series.

GrowthChat is a podcast on the social and cultural journey of humankind, hosted by Marco Lecci and Sascha O. Becker. In this episode we chat with Elias Papaioannou about his paper "Pre-Colonial Ethnic Institutions and Contemporary African Development'”. Elias and his co-author, Stelios Michalopoulos, investigate the role of deeply rooted pre-colonial ethnic institutions in shaping comparative regional development within African countries. They find a strong positive association between pre-colonial political complexity and contemporary development

A company building homes and hope. This episode of Preview of Tomorrow features Livingstone Mukasa, CEO and Cofounder of Four One Financial Services. The Ugandan company is working to reduce income equality by helping individuals invest their money and create affordable housing simultaneously. Their technology platform aggregates micro-investments from home buyers and investors, allowing both parties an opportunity to build their personal wealth. Four One Financial Services is making massive strides to assist people in breaking free from the cycle of poverty in both Africa and worldwide.Support the show

"What is wrong with Africa?" The portrayal of Africa as a sick kid is a story as old as time. The development of the continent has been subject to many different theories, policy forums, aid packages, and family dinner discussions. I want to help you make sense of all the questions you may have. Maudo Jallow, who has just announced his new role as the Governance Associate at the Office of the Presidency of Gambia, sits down in an EXCLUSIVE podcast to discuss African development, Assassination of Revolutionary leaders and Allies in the political system. This is a great episode to understand the 'insider perspective' to what exactly it means to be a young person within the ivory tower of politics. Please Subscribe, Share and Leave a Review.

Show guest - Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu - a researcher, teacher, non-fiction and fiction writer, and a public intellectual. Chika holds a Ph.D. in African Development and Policy Studies from Howard University in Washington D.C. In this episode, we discuss stories leading to a career as indigenous knowledge expert, the current state of curriculum on the continent and a vision for the future of Africa, when it comes to education, dignity, and progress. Music credit: @My-Sleeping-Karma Show notes link --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/experimentq/message

As we close out 2020 and look into 2021, one thing is abundantly clear: the world has changed. There is much to be concerned about against the backdrop of COVID-19, but so much to be proud of and hopeful for across Africa. This episode of Afronomics looks back over the last five decades of crises, successes, and development in Africa to see what lessons can be applied now, as the economic recovery gets underway across Africa. Host Albert Zeufack, Chief Economist for Africa at the World Bank, discusses this and more with Dr. K.Y. Amoako, Founder and President of the African Center for Economic Transformation and former Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa. Dr. Amoako started his career in 1974 at the World Bank and has dedicated his life to solving the development challenges of the world's poorest countries, especially those in Africa. He has recently published the book, Know the Beginning Well: An Inside Journey Through Five Decades of African Development.

Murray Gardiner, Managing Director, Bluecode Africa As the continent of Africa faces its first recession in 25 years, Murray Gardiner of Johannesburg-based FinTech Bluecode Africa tells Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence why digital payments are more than just keys to open the doorways of financial inclusion. He highlights the need for banks and FinTechs to engage with the informal business sector. Prior to launching Bluecode Africa with Bluecode International Murray was the business lead for inclusive banking with BankTech firm Temenos. 

On this episode we are joined by reps from the African Development Bank and Agri Afriq to discuss the role of Agriculture in African Development.

Have you ever thought about who is behind the wheel of helping Africa develop?   This week I sat down with Morgan who left the United States in order to do that, aid in Africa's development.   Morgan joined the US Peace Corps in 2015 and headed to South-Africa to pursue a calling that she had; to help others. She gives insight into some of the challenges that we have as a continent as well as some ways in which we can move forward.    Check out her Blog as well as all of her social media handles to find out more, especially if you want to know more about joining the Peace Corps.   Travel Blog: https://www.morganthroughalens.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAGaqnGMpqLYnX35D6bYdhA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganthroughalens/ Pinterest: https://nl.pinterest.com/morganthroughalens/_created/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganthroughalens

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). SADC commemorates its 40th year and Dr. Tax outlines the achievements the organization has made over the last four decades, and her vision for SADC as her tour of duty comes to an end. 

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). SADC commemorates its 40th year and Dr. Tax outlines the achievements the organization has made over the last four decades, and her vision for SADC as her tour of duty comes to an end. 

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). SADC commemorates its 40th year and Dr. Tax outlines the achievements the organization has made over the last four decades, and her vision for SADC as her tour of duty comes to an end. 

We interview Kurtis Lockhart, Head of Research at the Charter Cities Institute and PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Oxford. We discuss Charter Cities in Zambia and Nigeria, International Relations, Geopolitics, China and Hong Kong, UBI, Infrastructure, Migration, Human Rights, Intra-African Trade, Education, Urbanisation, Free Trade, Regional Integration, and Culture. You can find us @secretbunkerpod on IG and Twitter, The Secret Bunker Podcast on Youtube, Reddit, and all podcast hosts. Reach out to us at any of these and thesecretbunkerpodcast@gmail.com as well as leaving audio messages on secretbunkerpodcast.com, which will be live answered on a future episode! Music: Reach The Top by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/secretbunker/message

Dr. Yongping Zhai, the Chief of Asian Development Bank’s Energy Sector Group explains his journey from the African Development bank to Asian Development Bank just after the Asian Financial Crisis. He shares his observations on the changing priorities for the energy sector as countries have developed, and explains how his team prioritizes environmental sustainability and climate change, which is at the forefront of today’s priorities. He discusses the trilemma—access to energy, availability, and cheap or free supply, and shares his view on the role technology might play in solving tomorrow’s challenges. He is passionate about three technologies, clean heating or clean cooking with solar, microgrid, and digital solutions, and is looking for solutions even with a $500,000 prize for the right technology. In the end, in explaining ADB’s Strategy 2030 and how it may change the energy sector, he shares his controversial view about the future of the ADB’s energy sector beyond 2025. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie Twitter @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie

This episode talks about the current challenges that the African continent is facing. It focuses on development issues such as governance, the economy, nationalism, youth bulge, and China in Africa. I end with recommendations for diasporans who are interested in becoming involved in African Development. 

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54 countries and international organizations will convene at the end of August in Yokohama for the seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development or TICAD. While the event is ostensibly about Japanese engagement with Africa, a lot of attendees will likely have China on their minds during the two-day summit. Japanese officials are already signaling that they intend to use this year's TICAD to highlight how Tokyo's approach to the continent differs significantly from that of Beijing's. Specifically, they've indicated that the final communique will likely include an expression of "concern" about excessive debt levels in Africa, a not-so-subtle critique of Chinese lending practices in Africa, and there will also be a lot of talk about the supposed differences in quality between Japanese and Chinese construction in Africa. DR Congo-native and University of Tsukuba economics professor Jean-Claude Maswana will be among the speakers at next week's event. One of the issues that he plans to address relates to the competing agendas of the various stakeholders at events like TICAD. "Japan and China both have their respective national interests when it comes to Africa, he explains, "but what role do African leaders have in defining their own interests with rather than simply be a recipient of other countries’ agendas?" Professor Maswana joins Eric from Tsukuba, just outside of Tokyo, to share his views on what to expect from this year's TICAD summit and why China will likely figure so prominently in the discussions. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @JCMaswana Email: eric@chinaafricaproject.com | cobus@chinaafricaproject.com Sign up here if you would like to join our weekly email newsletter mailing list for a carefully curated selection of the week's top China-Africa news.

The tensions between what wealthy westerners want for and from Africa and what actual Africans want is coming into increasing tension. Catherine Semcer of the Property and Environment Research Center comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bongiwe Beja was born in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, to a Zulu mother and a Xhosa father. She is the youngest of four children, a brother and two other sisters. Bongiwe describes her upbringing and how her parents, particularly her father, worked very hard to make sure that their children have all the opportunities that they themselves didn’t have. Bongiwe also talks about how she started drumming when she was 10. By the age of 15, she was already the head percussionist of a youth orchestra. Her ambition and determination helped her build an astonishing career in South Africa. And, oddly enough, her divorce contributed to that, because after her husband left she started putting everything into her work. What makes Bongiwe human are her strength and passion, and the way she chose to redefine herself while going through the grief of divorce. Bongiwe refused to link her identity to anyone, rewrote her story and learned how to walk in confidence all over again. On today’s podcast: The strong, positive influence of Bongiwe’s sister How her love of music, drama and math were born Her first life-changing experience Studying finance and entrepreneurship at university Her dramatic marriage and having to raise her daughter on her own Her drive to become an African leader Links: Bongiwe’s LinkedIn

Chika is a researcher, teacher, non-fiction and fiction writer, and a public intellectual, Chika holds a Ph.D. in African Development and Policy Studies from Howard University in Washington D.C. In this episode, we discuss the various traditional African knowledge that has been ignored which can help transform the continent.

On this episode of the Afropolitan Central podcast, we're talking about the record breaking film, Black Panther and examining the wider topic of African development. Honing in on the varied themes development represented in Wakanda, we explore what this representation means to us, the complex role colonialism among others has played in the reality and perception of the continent's development and spotlight Benin city of the ancient Benin empire, a real life Wakanda! Join us and let us know your thoughts and reactions after listening to the episode either in the comments box here or on our social media channels listed below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitancentral/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfropolitanCentral/ Resources used in the making of this podcast: Benin city- the might medieval city now lost without a trace: https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/mar/18/story-of-cities-5-benin-city-edo-nigeria-mighty-medieval-capital-lost-without-trace Benin- the sack that was by Professor Ekpo Eyo, O.F.R. http://www.dawodu.net/eyo.htm Benin city- the majestic city the British burnt to the ground https://afrolegends.com/2012/08/16/benin-city-the-majestic-city-the-british-burnt-to-the-ground/ Further resources to explore: 9. Racism and Ruins- the plundering of Great Zimbabwe https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/aug/18/great-zimbabwe-medieval-lost-city-racism-ruins-plundering SUNU Journal: https://www.instagram.com/sunujournal/ SUNU, a Wolof (Senegal) word which means "our", is journal of collective African affairs, critical thought and aesthetics. Sunu's mission is to amplify the youth voice and contribute to strengthening their collective consciousness in critical engagement with African affairs, and aesthetics L’enfant Noir by Camara Laye https://www.amazon.com/LEnfant-Noir-Camara-Laye/dp/1585101532 The concept of Negritude in the poetry of Leopold Sedar Senghor https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt13x19xb

This week we talk to Dr Stergomena Tax, the Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Our conversation encompasses outcomes from 37th SADC Summit themed, “Partnering with the Private Sector in Developing Industry and Regional Value Chains”, with industrial development being a core focus of SADC’s developmental integration agenda to drive sustainable economic growth, create employment and reduce poverty. Agro-processing, mineral beneficiation, energy and pharmaceuticals were identified as priority areas to involve the private sector for effective industrialisation. We discuss women in leadership and the need for women to showcase their achievements and highlight their strengths. We review some of the developments emanating from SADC’s gender programmes, which aim to accelerate progress in the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Tune in for more…

www.bittermedicineblogs.com – On today’s show we have a Pro-Black discussion with Onitaset Kumat (Oni), the author of the book, “The Pro-Black Compendium”. In this discussion, we talk about African Self-Knowledge and Self-Empowerment through Politics, Economics and Culture. "The Pro-Black Compendium" is a resource guide written by a longtime Organizer for the purpose of its reader gaining clarity and insights into how to Seek and Develop African Consciousness for themselves and their Brothers and Sisters. The book elaborates on numerous activities, ancestors, books and films for African Development and includes several hundred curated proverbs and quotations that have been used with great success by the author and our ancestors. The also book discusses Warriors, Warrior Queen-Mothers, Wars and Civilizations, with immense instruction. I.e. what can we learn from Hannibal? What can we learn from Dahia Al-Kahina? What can we learn from the Second Intermediate Period? What can we learn from the Maa Federation? These questions and more are answered succinctly yet astutely to provide those Africans willing to make a change to know what is and what needs to be changed. About Onitaset Kumat: Founder of the African Blood Siblings: a Pan-African Nationalist Organization organizing Food, Clothing, Shelter and Consciousness for African people all over the world. Onitaset Kumat can be reached at AfricanBloodSibs@aim.com. You can his books at: Pro-Black Compendium: https://www.createspace.com/7513235 For Black people who are for Black people. This book answers what can I do, what should I know, what don't I know, and why we are at War. It's a book for those who want to be active but intelligently active. Zuberi; and the Maroons of Maa: https://www.createspace.com/7214395 The short novel that illustrates what we as a people should be working toward. Today, Eurasians (White people) teach most to think 'freedom' is 'slavery;' Zuberi portrays true African 'freedom' in this day and age. Onitaset Kumat Socil Media Website: http://africanbloodsiblings.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Onitaset Tumblr: http://onitaset.tumblr.com/ www.bittermedicineblogs.com – will be resurrecting the “The Bitter Medicine Book Club”, shortly. Book Clubs are important to a community. Book clubs allow you to meet interesting people; read books you normally would not; discuss works that need discussing; and simply have fun bonding with your own people. You should join our Book Club today! In the meantime, listen as we discuss this book and several others. Follow Us on: Twitter: www.twitter.com/bittermedz Facebook: www.facebook.com/BitterMedicineShow/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/bittermedicine/ Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/blog/bittermedz Website: www.bittermedicineblogs.com/bittermedicinepodcasts

  China's embrace of multilateral diplomacy in Africa is something of a new phenomenon. For years, Beijing rejected the Western aid model, preferring instead to work bilaterally with African governments where they often employed aid (or infrastructure) for resource deals. Many of those early policies were born from China's own development experience in the late 20th century, specifically Japanese aid-for-resource deals, and largely avoided engagement with the traditional donor agencies. Among all the various international donor agencies, the United Nations appears to be playing an increasingly important role in China's development agenda in Africa. After years of sitting on the sidelines of UN-led development initiatives, China's newfound enthusiasm for these programs in Africa is a welcome change, according to Nicholas Rosellini, head of the U.N. delegation in China. Nicholas joins Eric & Cobus to discuss how the United Nations fits into China's overall African development strategy and what impact China's more prominent role in global aid will have on the UN in the future. Join the discussion. Are you encouraged or concerned about China's growing role in African aid and development? Let us know what you think. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @n_rosellini

Nicole Lowe, Utah Assistant Attorney General in Child Protection Division, talks about her time as a homeless youth. BYU's Leslie Hadfield on the liberation and development in South Africa.

President Jacob Zuma says the just concluded the 6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development will lead to increased investment in Africa. Speaking to the SABC, the president said with Japanese and African companies having signed more than 70 agreements, the summit provides a win win situation for both Africa and Japan. Sarah Kimani reports.

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World Policy Institute — A recent referendum in Darfur rejected the proposal to unify its five administrative districts and did nothing to end the genocidal violence. On today’s episode of World Policy On Air, Ahmed H. Adam, visiting fellow at Cornell University’s Institute for African Development, brings greater context to the longstanding conflict and explores the purpose behind the government-initiated referendum.

Market Analyst Clive Ramathibela looks at Asian stocks rose, with the regional benchmark index rebounding from a three-year low, China is willing to keep intervening in the stock market to make sure a few speculators don't benefit at the expense of regular investors, Barclays CEO Deepens Cuts at Investment Bank and African Development bank energy initiative, what does it mean to us and the rest of Africa

This seminar was given by Calestous Juma, Professor of the Practice of International Development at HKS. It was held on April 30, 2015 as part of M-RCBG’s business and government seminar series.

Georgina Falú speaks on the work of the African diaspora towards a new renaissance at the 19th Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture.

Georgina Falú speaks on the work of key figures of the African diaspora towards a new renaissance at the 19th Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture.

Georgina Falú speaks on the work of key figures of the African diaspora towards a new renaissance at the 19th Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture.

Georgina Falú speaks on the work of the African diaspora towards a new renaissance at the 19th Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture.

#CreativeAfrica! ADF hosts representatives of African creative industries in an exciting lead-up to the 2014 African Development Forum! This explorative show includes interviews with guests Kiran Yoliswa, founder of online blog and shop, StyledByAfrica.com, and Nii, founder of a radio station in Jamestown, Ghana, "JT Live", in which we engage in a rigorous discussion on how the creative industries in Africa can impact economic development, challenge political landscapes and be valued more on the continent. The African Development Forum will take place on 15th March 2014 at the Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London. Check out our website for more information: http://adf.soasunion.org/ Track list: Fela Kuti "Everything Scatter" Oumou Sangare "Moussolou"

Romano Prodi, CEIBS Sino-Europe Dialogue Chair Professor, former Prime Minister of Italy, and former President of the European Commission, explores the current opportunities of the African market. Despite many challenges, Africa has performed better than average over the last few years. However, he stresses that Africa needs a continental policy to strengthen its growth.

Robert Zeger's, Chief Investment Officer for the African Development Bank, provides AfDB's take on the importance of SMEs in Africa.

Robert Zeger's, Chief Investment Officer for the African Development Bank, provides AfDB's take on the importance of SMEs in Africa.

Is Development Aid effective? Or does it merely line the pockets of corrupt bureaucrats? World Bank Africa's Chief Economist Shanta Devarajan offers his insights.

Garikai Nyaruwata describes the ways in which private equity may be uniquely suited for addressing some of Africa’s development challenges, as well as some of the barriers to its successful implementation.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Is China a rogue donor, as some media pundits suggest? Or is China helping the developing world pave a pathway out of poverty, as the Chinese claim? This well-timed book provides the first comprehensive account of China's aid and economic cooperation overseas. Deborah Brautigam tackles the myths and realities, explaining what the Chinese are doing, how they do it, how much aid they give, and how it all fits into their "going global" strategy. Will Chinese engagement benefit Africa? Using hard data and a series of vivid stories ranging across agriculture, industry, natural resources, and governance, Brautigam's fascinating book provides an answer.Deborah Brautigam is the author of Chinese Aid and African Development, Aid Dependence and Governance, and coeditor of Taxation and State-Building in Developing Countries. She is a professor in the International Development Program at American University's School of International Service in Washington, DC.Cosponsored by the Center for East Asian Studies.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Is China a rogue donor, as some media pundits suggest? Or is China helping the developing world pave a pathway out of poverty, as the Chinese claim? This well-timed book provides the first comprehensive account of China's aid and economic cooperation overseas. Deborah Brautigam tackles the myths and realities, explaining what the Chinese are doing, how they do it, how much aid they give, and how it all fits into their "going global" strategy. Will Chinese engagement benefit Africa? Using hard data and a series of vivid stories ranging across agriculture, industry, natural resources, and governance, Brautigam's fascinating book provides an answer.Deborah Brautigam is the author of Chinese Aid and African Development, Aid Dependence and Governance, and coeditor of Taxation and State-Building in Developing Countries. She is a professor in the International Development Program at American University's School of International Service in Washington, DC.Cosponsored by the Center for East Asian Studies.