July 30, 2019
Africa: Big Tech Forges a Positive Legacy in Africa
Over the last decade, Big Tech has grown at an exponential pace. In 2018, investors valued five of the largest tech companies—Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and… Read more »
March 28, 2018
Africa: Why Africa Should Embrace Artificial Intelligence
Machines might scare policymakers from Brussels to Washington, but artificial intelligence could yield a significant developmental dividend in the developing world. In African… Read more »
September 14, 2017
Africa: African Fintech Providers Should Focus More on SMEs
Small businesses have a central role in Africa's development. SMEs may contribute toover half of GDP, but they remain perennially underserved by financial institutions. Without… Read more »
Africa: Why the Digital Economy is Key to Formalizing Africa's Informal Sector
At a recent conference, newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron proclaimed that he wanted France to be a "start-up nation." From Washington to Paris, start-ups are heralded… Read more »