How do we constructively define public goods in contemporary Africa and what role can they play in the continent’s development? Jonathan Bhalla investigates.
ARI’s publication “Princes’ Progress: Reconstruction and authority in Eritrea and Rwanda” was cited in CNN Africa’s article “Eritrea and Rwanda the untold story”.
While President Paul Kagame’s leadership of Rwanda has been championed as “visionary”, President Isaias Afwerki is accused of transforming Eritrea into a rogue, pariah state. Popular perceptions of these comparable countries have been simplistic – and polarised.
Chris Marshall suggests that the progress of mobile banking in Nigeria will be a telling indicator for the viability of such a system elsewhere in Africa.
With Britain re-embracing a closer alignment of aid programmes and foreign policy, will support be given to countries attempting to build a base for their economic growth? Jenny Congrave sought some answers.
Youth have been the main target of election rallies in Uganda. With over half of the population under 30, they represent a significant political constituency – if they turn up to vote.
As Uganda starts election campaigning, a journalist on the ground raises concerns about growing hostility between supporters of rival factions in Kampala.
The mere presence of cyber cafes and WAP enabled mobile phones will not entice the vast majority of Africans to go online, unless what they can access is relevant to their everyday lives, suggests Jonathan Bhalla.
The challenge for technology entrepreneurs, business, NGOs and think tanks in Africa is to focus attention on clearly documenting what works – how and why – so lessons can be learned says Jonathan Bhalla.
