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SDIS2021
These 4 methods can help solve Ghana’s plastic dilemma
Ghana currently only has waste recovery and recycling rates of 12% and 10% respectively. Effective deployment of policies and social interventions can improve this.
Africa
Where is ‘mobile money’ being used the most?
Mobile money has become prevalent in unbanked areas, like the majority of Africa. In 2020, Africans exchanged $490 billion using mobile money providers.
SDIS2021
Study: African forests hold more carbon than we thought
African tropical mountain forests are carbon-rich, are rich in biodiversity and also store as much carbon per hectare as those found in African lowlands.
Taxes
How African countries can benefit from plan to reform global tax
The 2-pillar plan to reform global tax offers African governments a unique opportunity to address tax challenges from the digitalisation of economies.
Africa
Kenya's wildebeest are launching a partnership with TikTok
Kenya's tourism board has partnered with TikTok to spread awareness of its natural wonder and promote biodiversity and wildlife protection.
Africa
Desertification has been devastating for this region of Africa. One nonprofit thinks it has the solution
To improve the lives and livelihoods of those that rely on the land in the Azawak, Amman Imman is working to tackle water scarcity and restore the ecosystems.
Africa
The jobs expected to be available for Africa's youth from now - 2035
Under 25s are expected to total 50% of Africa's population by 2050, causing a demand for employment to reduce poverty in the region.
Digital Economy and New Value Creation
Why paytech is the key to unlocking Africa's new free trade zone
Payment across national borders will be vital to AfCFTA's success – and Africa's emerging paytech sector already has the experience to make this happen
Technological Transformation
A $2 billion fintech startup has become Africa’s fastest unicorn
OPay broke investment and valuation records for start-ups in Africa, following investment from SoftBank, with Sequoia Capital China, and five other firms participating.
COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 has been lower in Africa. Experts weigh the reasons
The impact of the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa remains markedly lower compared to the Americas, Europe and Asia. A team of researchers explains why.
Mental Health
4 facts you didn't know about mental health in Africa
African governments are still not able to fund mental-health services adequately – so how do we help vulnerable populations get access to them?
International Trade and Investment
Why foreign direct investment is key to Africa's sustainable recovery
The pandemic has reduced foreign direct investment flows to African economies. Support is needed to help with investment promotion and facilitation.
UpLink
This African company is producing cashew nuts sustainably. Here’s how
Tolaro Global uses sustainable methods and a community-minded ethos to produce its cashew products, as part of a global shift towards sustainable agriculture.
SDG 07: Affordable and Clean Energy
This Kenyan entrepreneur is turning water weeds into cooking fuel
Water hyacinth is an invasive species in Africa, but Kenyan entrepreneur and Biogas International CEO Dominic Kahumbu is converting it into cleaner cooking fuel.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
The hidden reason behind Senegal's circular gardens
A project is creating circular gardens in Senegal to reduce food insecurity, help decrease desertification across the area and engage community workers.