Africa Renewal: August - November 2017
Cover Story
Partnerships giving Africa a new look
Private sector working with governments to fund mega development projects
Partnerships for Development
Partnerships provide a lifeline for cash-strapped countries
Governments reforming to woo private capital
Global companies give Africa a second look
South Africa hosts most of the top companies in Africa, but other countries are coming up
Alternative financing strategies to boost small businesses in Africa
Essential small and medium-size enterprises need funding
An integrated Africa: A boon to the private sector
Intra-African trade can help boost profit
Philanthropists join forces to fund Africa’s cash-strapped health sector
Billionaires Bill Gates, Aliko Dangote come together to fund health care projects
Partnerships at work in Africa
SDGs envisage that PPPs can promote sustainable development in Africa
Interview
Private sector’s role in implementing SDGs
UN Global Compact: Building networks with public-private partnerships worldwide
Increased remittances will have greater impact on development
—Gilbert Houngbo
Elections still a weak spot in Central Africa
—François Louncény Fall
Also
Africa’s app-based taxis battle Uber over market share
Local techies are tailoring products and services to suit customers in cities
African airlines wait for open skies
African airlines must solve problems on their way to profitability
Gender
More women in politics
Still a man’s business despite notable successes
Renewal
The new face of the Sahel
Grassroots initiatives promote changes in livelihoods
Education
Private schools gain a foothold in Africa
Experts wary over corporate takeover of education in sub-Saharan Africa
Censorship
Uproar over Internet shutdowns
Governments cite incitements to violence, exam cheating and hate speech
Health Campaign
