Emerging Technologies
Building foundations for Sudan’s recovery through digital identity
Sudan’s national digital identity system could help strengthen peacebuilding, support state coherence and reintroduce some predictability to the region.
Abir Ibrahim
Abir Ibrahim leads on government engagement strategy and the regional sustainability agenda for West and Central Africa at the World Economic Forum. Abir previously worked at the United States Government, Peace Corps in Tanzania, and UNICEF in Sudan.
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Education and Skills
Empoderar a los jóvenes para hacer de Nigeria un polo de talento digital
Una fuerza laboral relativamente joven y una economía en rápida digitalización brindan a Nigeria una oportunidad histórica para convertir su poder demográfico en prosperidad digital.
Education and Skills
How Nigeria’s youthful population could help it become a digital talent powerhouse
Its relatively youthful workforce and rapidly digitizing economy give Nigeria a historic opportunity to turn its demographic power into digital prosperity.
Climate Action
森林の法的権利が、気候変動との戦いに役立つ理由とは
気候変動危機は、採取資本主義から自然の限界を尊重する持続可能なモデルへの移行が急務であることを強調しています。ガボンは森林に法人として、反論の余地のない権利を与えています。気候変動との闘いには、ガボンのように、利益を超えて自然を評価し、環境とのより健全な関係を奨励する資本主義の変革が必要です。
Climate Action
Por qué debemos otorgar derechos legales a los bosques para afrontar la crisis climática
La crisis climática refleja un modelo explotador de capitalismo. Pasar a un modelo que respete los límites naturales es vital para la humanidad.
Climate Action and Waste Reduction
How giving forests legal rights can help the fight against climate change
The climate crisis and unsustainable capitalism threaten humanity and nature. A shift from exploitative capitalism to a model harmonized with natural limits is essential. Gabon's forest m...
Industries in Depth
Food security: Can war-torn Sudan recover and help address the global food crisis?
Sudan could be a breadbasket for its region, but the civil war has put its farming at risk. How can it recover and help address the global food crisis?
Forum in Focus
How Africa and Europe together can sow the seeds of the green transition
Europe needs African raw materials, while Africa needs European investment and expertise in scaling up its economy – it's time to build partnerships that benefit both parties.
Global Cooperation
Global supply chain in crisis? How business can play a diplomacy role in the Sudan war
The conflict is affecting supply chains, and interrupting the flow of essential goods from Sudan to several other countries regionally and internationally.
Industries in Depth
Así es como la reutilización de residuos de banana impulsa la economía circular en Uganda
Los residuos de esa fruta se están convirtiendo en una oportunidad económica y ambiental en el país africano, que está desarrollando nuevas industrias y tecnologías para su reutilización.
Geographies in Depth
How banana waste upcycling is kick-starting Uganda’s circular economy
Banana waste is becoming a vital economic and environmental opportunity in Uganda, which is developing new industries and technologies for upcycling.
Energy Transition
Here’s how Nigeria is tackling the barriers to its green energy transition
The Nigerian government plans to achieve universal energy access by 2030. But the energy transition faces several financial and technical challenges.