Geographies in Depth
Africa's 'chicken crisis' tells the story of a much bigger problem
Calestous Juma on how Africa, which imports nearly 83% of the food it consumes, can feed itself.
PhD in Science and Technology Policy Studies. Former: Executive Secretary, UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal; Founding Executive Director, African Centre for Technology Studies, Nairobi; Chancellor, University of Guyana. Currently: Professor, Practice of International Development, Harvard Kennedy School; Co-Chair, High-Level Panel on Science, Technology and Innovation, African Union, Addis Ababa.
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Geographies in Depth
Forget natural resources: it’s science and tech that will transform Africa
For years, development efforts in Africa have focused on commodities. Instead, we should be looking to science and technology.
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Brexit is an opportunity for Africa
How Africa's trade and global position could benefit from the results of Brexit.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
Why do people resist new technologies? History might provide the answer
The same debates we’re having today about new technologies were being had over inventions such as the printed word or cellphones, argues Calestous Juma.
Geographies in Depth
Globalization as we know it has failed. Africa has an alternative
Africa stands to gain immensely from globalization, says Calestous Juma.
Scientists can create malaria-proof mosquitoes – but is the world ready?
Mosquitoes are the deadlines animal in the world, killing more than 700,000 people each year. Gene drive technology could be the solution, but could there be potentially harmful side effe...
Geographies in Depth
Why our stereotypes of African agriculture are all wrong
Agriculture accounts for 32% of Africa's GDP and employs over 65% of its labour force.
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This is the crucial next step in Africa's regional integration
Africa is pursuing its regional integration goals in a new age with greater access to additional technologies.
Economic Growth
This is how African economies can recover from the commodities crash
Calestous Juma on how African nations can move from extractive to learning economies.
Geographies in Depth
How can Africa master the digital revolution?
"If Africa masters the digital revolution, it could usher in economic transformation," writes Harvard Professor Calestous Juma.
Economic Growth
Could Africa feed itself in a generation?
Economic Growth
How to improve Africa’s seed industry
Economic Growth
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