Foresight Africa Podcast
The Foresight Africa Podcast highlights the dynamism and optimism across Africa and examines ways to ensure economic growth benefits everyone in the region. Hosted by Landry Signé, a senior fellow in the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, each episode features conversations with policymakers, business leaders, and civil society figures. The show covers key trends and challenges affecting people and nations across the continent.
Episodes
Shifting US perspectives on Africa: A conversation with Rep. Sara Jacobs
In the final episode of season 5, host Landry Signé sits with the Hon. Sara Jacobs, representative for California's 51st district and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Africa of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee. Amidst the backdrop of the 81st UN General Assembly, their discussion highlights how the U.S. can position itself to improve multilateral governance and support peace and secur
UNGA 2026: How Africa is setting agendas amidst strained multilateral consensus
Ahead of the 81st General Assembly of the United Nations, host Landry Signé is joined by the UN's Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa. Their discussion highlights the UN's work to coordinate African development and how African countries themselves are shaping a more sustainable and equitable global system. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is pa
After the men's World Cup: How African countries can leverage sports for development and diplomacy
Host Landry Signé meets with H.E. Youssef Amrani, the Kingdon of Morocco's ambassador to the U.S., on the heels of the men's 2026 World Cup to discuss his country's investment in sports for development. Their conversation highlights how sports and culture can create opportunities for youth and strengthen international relationships. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the
Congress and the Africa agenda: A conversation with Rep. Gregory Meeks
Host Landry Signé visits Capitol Hill to talk with Hon. Gregory Meeks, representative for New York's 5th Congressional District and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Their discussion touches on the importance of Africa to U.S. domestic interests and the crucial role of Congress in implementing and designing American foreign policy. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa po
Africa Day: Strengthening US-Africa relations through a continental approach
Ahead of Africa Day 2026, Host Landry Signé sits with H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana, ambassador of Rwanda to the U.S. and dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in Washington, D.C., to discuss how African governments are coordinating their diplomatic efforts in response to new priorities and opportunities. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subsc
How the Middle East crisis is testing African resilience and global development
Continuing tradition, host Landry Signé joins top global leaders on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's 2026 Spring Meetings. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East loomed over this year's gathering, as agencies considered how to maintain their development agendas amidst the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting fuel supply crisis. Show notes and transcri
Africa's top priorities for the 2026 World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings
Ahead of the World Bank and IMF's 2026 Spring Meetings, host Landry Signé sits down with Regis N'Sonde, executive director at the IMF, and Harold Tavares, executive director at the World Bank, to discuss how their institutions are supporting their African members amidst new economic uncertainties. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscrib
How American visa bans and migration policies are shaping US-Africa relations
Foresight Africa host Landry Signé speaks on the impact of the Trump administration's restrictions on new visas, which affects nationals of 30 sub-Saharan African countries, and the contributions of African migrants to the U.S. economy. He is joined by Andrew Selee, president of the Migration Policy Institute, and Nicholas Bassey, chief operations and program officer for the African Diaspora Netwo
Toward a new era for U.S.-Africa trade
Following the reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on February 3, 2026, host Landry Signé kicks off the fifth season of Foresight Africa podcast with a conversation on the trade program's past and future. He is joined by special guests Florizelle Liser, president and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa, and Ambassador Christopher Kirigua, deputy chief of mission at t
Foresight Africa podcast's fifth season spotlights US-Africa relations
Season 5 of Foresight Africa podcast, hosted by Brookings Senior Fellow Landry Signé, launches in late February. In this season, Signé and his guests look beyond the headlines to provide the strategic analysis needed to navigate today's complex economic, legislative, and policy agendas. Throughout the season, episodes will tackle the critical issues defining U.S.-Africa engagements ranging from t
Inside the World Bank's vision to help create a billion new jobs
In an exclusive interview hosted by Landry Signé, Anna Bjerde, the World Bank's managing director of operations, discusses the Bank's top priorities and challenges in achieving its mandate in a changing world. This interview was recorded on-site on Day One of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund's 2025 Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. This is the final episode of season four of Foresi
The United Nations' essential role in global peace and security
In the final episode of our three-part series covering the 80th U.N. General Assembly, host Landry Signé interviews members of the U.N. and its partners on how the organization upholds international peace and security, including through its developmental support to fragile states. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on A
How the United Nations and the private sector partner for global prosperity
In this second episode of our special three-part series on the 2025 U.N. General Assembly, host Landry Signé brings together global leaders from government, business, and international institutions to explore how the United Nations is deepening its partnership with the private sector. As the U.N. marks 80 years, the conversation looks beyond diplomacy, highlighting its evolving role as a rallying
For the good of humanity: The United Nations as a global problem solver
Host Landry Signé sits down with some of the world's top global leaders and stakeholders as they reflect on the United Nations' work at the heart of global peace, sustainable development, multilateral cooperation and institutional reform during this historic 80th General Assembly. This is the first episode of a three-part series reporting from the sidelines of the General Assembly. Show notes and
Critical minerals can be a win-win policy area for the US and Africa
Following the launch of a new report by Brookings' Africa Growth Initiative, host Landry Signé sits down with AGI scholars Ede Ijjasz-Vásquez and Vera Songwe to discuss how U.S. investments in mining can transform African economies while diversifying American access to much needed critical minerals. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscr
Why is democracy succeeding in Ghana?
Host Landry Signé and George Ofosu, assistant professor in comparative politics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, discuss Ghana's democratic trajectory, highlighting factors that have enabled it to become a regional bastion of democracy, while also exploring what more could be done to safeguard and deepen the quality of the country's democracy. Show notes and transcript Fore
What the 80th UN General Assembly means for Africa
As the United Nations General Assembly begins its 80th session this month, host Landry Signé meets with Cristina Duarte, U.N. Undersecretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa, to discuss how her office is supporting African development and what the shifting international order means for Africa and global multilateralism. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookin
Advancing digital inclusion in Africa
Host Landry Signé speaks with Ibrahima Guimba-Saidou, CEO of the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa, and former minister special advisor to the president of Niger, on the importance of expanding internet access in Africa and the potential of public-private partnerships to provide needed investments. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.
Predicting a brighter future for Africa
Host Landry Signé and fellow futurist Jakkie Cilliers, founder of the Institute for Security Studies and head of its African Futures Innovation Programme, discuss the importance of evidence-based forecasting for preparing for shaping a brighter future in and for Africa and how youth are key to achieving the best-case scenarios for African economies. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podca
Namibia's foreign minister on the transformative impact of trade and foreign policy for Africa's development
Host Landry Signé speaks with Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Namibia's minister for international relations and trade, and seasoned career diplomat, on the need for African countries to think locally while acting continentally, and how agreements like the AfCFTA and a spirit of solidarity among African countries create opportunities for Africans and international partners alike. Show notes and trans
Population dividend, technological leapfrogging, and high growth rates signal opportunities for African economies
Host Landry Signé speaks with Acha Leke, chairman of McKinsey & Company's Africa Region and senior partner in their Johannesburg office, about Africa's many advantages in human and natural resources. Leke explains how different actors, from family-owned businesses to national governments and international investors, can align themselves to benefit from the continent's strengths. Show notes and tra
Democratic resilience in Africa (and Kenya) takes many forms
Foresight Africa host Landry Signé and Drs. Oscar Otele and Danielle Resnick examine the nuances of the state of democracy across Africa, providing insights into strategies for democratic resiliency moving forward. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on Apple, Spotify, Afripods, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Send
Partnerships elevate Africa's development successes
On this episode of Foresight Africa, hosted by Landry Signé, Gargee Ghosh, president of Global Policy and Advocacy at the Gates Foundation, explains why collaborative, context-specific, and innovative solutions elevate development success across Africa. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on Apple, Spotify, Afripods, and
Meet African girls' educational needs by listening to their experiences
Adefunke Ekine and Mary Otieno, university educators from Nigeria and Kenya respectively, and alumnae of the Echidna Scholars Program at Brookings, talk with Foresight Africa host Landry Signé on why innovation and listening to girls' stories are crucial to advancing girls' education across Africa. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscri
How the World Bank is advancing shared prosperity and jobs in Africa amid global economic uncertainty
During the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., Foresight Africa host Landry Signé caught up with Axel van Trotsenburg, senior managing director of the World Bank, who spoke about how to mobilize the private sector to help create more jobs for African youth in the coming years, while also addressing the debt distress crisis many African governments face. Show notes and transcript Fo
On site with leaders at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings 2025
During the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in April 2025, Foresight Africa podcast host Landry Signé interviewed leaders in the global finance and development space to glean their key takeaways from the meetings and how they might shape policy decisions and deliver tangible results across Africa. In this special episode, you will hear highlights from each of the conversations, and you can find full
To reduce inequality in Nigeria, focus on jobs, laws, and cash
Host Landry Signé and Belinda Archibong, a fellow with the Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings, discuss inequalities that hinder development across Africa and policy choices that can overcome them. These include increasing job opportunities for women and youth, passing laws against gender and youth discrimination, and providing access to financial resources to both demographics. Archibong uses N
Rethinking South-North cooperation across the Atlantic in a shifting global economy
Host Landry Signé and Dr. Karim El Aynaoui, executive president of the Policy Center for the New South, discuss the rapid shift toward transactional relationships between countries in the South and North that may prove difficult for less stable countries in the New South to navigate. Macroeconomic stability and independent monetary policy are fundamental, he says, and countries must create their o
Why do some African countries perform better for their citizens than others?
Foresight Africa host Landry Signé discusses the findings of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation's newest governance index with Nathalie Delapalme, the Foundation's CEO. Countries that have continued to make progress, she says, have done so by putting equal emphasis on all four dimensions of governance: human development, sustainable economic opportunity, security and rule of law, and participation and righ
The African Continental Free Trade Area is a game changer for both African and global economies
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) provides a blueprint for the continent to overcome development challenges through intra-African trade that is economically and environmentally sustainable. On this episode of Foresight Africa, host Landry Signé talks with AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene, who shares his vision of how the world's largest free trade area can address Africa'
Nobel laureate in economics explains why African societies are ready for rapid economic development
Foresight Africa podcast host Landry Signé speaks with James Robinson, 2024 Nobel Laureate in economics and University Professor at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy, about the critical importance of societal institutions in driving economic prosperity in Africa and the imperative of homegrown solutions in unlocking the continent's potential. Show notes and transcript Fore
National Geographic Explorers discuss African filmmakers' role in conservation, economic development, and storytelling for Africa
Landry Signé speaks with National Geographic Explorers Noel Kok and Pragna Parsotam-Kok about their work to create a network of African conservation filmmakers to highlight African voices and engage African audiences. Kok and Parsotam-Kok are co-founders and executive directors of Nature, Environment & Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF). Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Br
New AGI Director Pierre Nguimkeu calls for a true African perspective in research and policy advice about Africa
In episode one of the fourth season of Foresight Africa podcast, host Landry Signe talks with the new director of the Africa Growth Initiative, Pierre Nguimkeu, who talks about his research priorities for AGI in the coming year. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on Apple, Spotify, Afripods, and wherever you listen to p
Introducing Season 4 of Foresight Africa podcast
With 2030 on the horizon—the looming deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals, now is a critical time to assess the progress, gaps, and road ahead for the top policy and development priorities for Africa, U.S.-Africa relations, and the continent's broader global partnerships. In season four of Foresight Africa podcast, host Landry Signé, senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development Pr
Advancing tech, innovation, and AI governance in Africa
Rwanda has made impressive progress in driving inclusive digitalization across its economy. By harnessing data-driven insights, the country has empowered evidence-based policymaking, fostered innovation, and catalyzed digital transformation of Rwandan society. In this episode, host Landry Signé speaks with Crystal Rugege, managing director of Rwanda's Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C
The promise of free trade and integration across Africa's nations
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to create one market across the 55 countries of the African Union, promising free movement of goods, services, investment, people, and cooperation. In this episode, host Landry Signé speaks with Francis Mangeni and Andrew Mold, both experts on African trade and regional integration, about the status of African integration under AfCFTA and how t
Why the climate crisis is a generational opportunity for Africa
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges the continent of Africa faces, but with severe challenges come generational opportunities. In this episode, host Landry Signé interviews Vera Songwe, chair of the board of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility and a Brookings Africa Growth Initiative nonresident senior fellow, about those opportunities including, as she argues, converting Africa'
Angola's innovative approach to managing debt distress
Angola has faced waves of economic uncertainty over the last decade—from oil price shocks in 2014 and 2023 to the spillover effects' of COVID-19. Despite these challenges, Angola is determined to manage the ramifications to its economy. Host Landry Signé is joined by Angola's minister of finance, Vera Esperança dos Santos Daves de Sousa, to discuss the country's tools for addressing both debt dist
What's on the World Economic Forum's agenda for Africa?
The African Union's Agenda 2063 and the African Free Continental Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) are two examples of landmark efforts to positively transform the continent. Host Landry Signé is joined by Chido Munyati, the head of Africa at the World Economic Forum, to discuss how the program is supporting these unprecedented initiatives. Munyati shares the current regional integration efforts, private s
Addressing public procurement barriers will empower women-owned businesses in Africa
Public procurement is the system of laws and operational arrangements that allows the public sector, including the government, to purchase goods and services, with the aim to maximize social welfare and do public good. However, many African countries fail to address legal and social impediments women-owned businesses face when trying to participate in procurement activities. Host Landry Signé is j
Shifting the narrative on AI in Africa
Artificial intelligence's acceleration has increased the need for data regulation and privacy protections globally. Chinasa Okolo joins host Landry Signé to discuss AI's impact on the African continent and the continent's current policy landscape. Okolo explains why a lack of policy and privacy protection is harmful, and how to design an inclusive AI regulation framework beneficial to all. Show no
A fairer credit rating system for African countries could save billions
Subjectivity and bias in credit ratings cost African countries up to $24 billion in interest and over $46 billion in foregone lending. On this episode, host Landry Signé is joined by Raymond Gilpin and Daouda Sembene to discuss their 2024 Foresight Africa piece "Making Africa's credit ratings more objective." Gilpin and Sembene discuss the reasons this subjectivity and bias exist, the costly impl
Expanding digital entrepreneurship in Africa
Africa has a growing problem: a large population of youth and working-age people with limited employment opportunities. She Leads Africa co-founder Afua Osei joins host Landry Signé to discuss the role entrepreneurs play in closing that gap. Highlighting the importance of technological access, the Africa diaspora and the outsourcing of digital talent, Osei offers insights and solutions into how Af
African policymakers have the tools to make Africa globally competitive
Policymakers have the tools to make Africa globally competitive as a continent. With an increasingly young and underemployed population, there is a large gap between the continent's current stasis and its potential for economic growth. Landry Signé is joined by Zouera Youssoufou, CEO of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, to discuss how proper investments in education, health, and infrastructure would g
New trends in Africa-Asia economic relations
Africa's relationship with Asia has changed dramatically over the last few decades. From little economic integration in the early 1990s to the strong trade partnerships seen today, the regions are now strongly intertwined. The continents also face similar economic and development challenges and share colonial histories and cultural values. Host Landry Signé is joined by Amit Jain from the NTU-SBF
Measuring African perspectives on democracy and governance
Africa experienced a wave of democratic unrest from 2020-23, with seven countries—Mali, Chad, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Gabon—falling to military coups during this time. Why? Host Landry Signé and his guest Joseph Asunka. CEO of Afrobarometer, a pan-African survey research network, discuss Africans' views on democracy and governance, as well as policy recommendations for reversing th
What African countries risk if they don't accelerate their digital transformation
African countries lag behind G20 nations in their digital infrastructure and risk falling behind in their economic development and exacerbating existing inequalities. Host Landry Signé and his guest Haroon Bhorat of Cape Town University—co-authors of new research on how to foster an inclusive digital economy in Africa—discuss the indicators of digital infrastructure and policy recommendations for
Africa's opportunities for change and transformation
Aloysius Uche Ordu, director of the Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) at Brookings, and Landry Signé, AGI senior fellow, discuss the vulnerabilities and opportunities facing nations on the African continent. From climate change to political instability, positive economic growth to increasing life expectancy, Ordu and Signé offer their perspectives on policy solutions for Africa. Show notes and transc
Conserving biodiversity from Angola's water tower to Botswana's Okavango Delta
Kerllen Costa, Angola country director of National Geographic's Okavango Wilderness Project, tells the story of the flora and fauna of Botswana's Okavango Delta, fed by rivers that cross international boundaries and originate in the "water tower" highlands of Angola. Costa explains how important a relationship with local people in the region is key to conservation and sustainability for the vital
Is gold mining part of the solution to climate change?
John Mulligan, climate change lead at the World Gold Council, talks with host Aloysius Ordu about the Council's role in global gold markets, changes in those markets, and how gold mining can be part of the solution to climate change. Mulligan also looks ahead to the next global climate conference, COP28 in Dubai. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast N
Africa's food security challenge
Danielle Resnick, a David M. Rubenstein Fellow at Brookings, discusses her research on food security challenges in Africa. She notes the compounding global and regional crises that have worsened the food security situation, but also describes the creative ways that some African governments are addressing the problem. "Food system transformation, Resnick says, "means that we need to change how food
How unequal health outcomes challenge economic growth in Africa
Belinda Archibong, a David M. Rubenstein Fellow at Brookings and professor at Barnard College, talks with host Aloysius Ordu about mental health and other health challenges facing youth in Africa. She explores the nexus between health and economic issues like productivity and growth, and shares her research on using technology to help address these concerns. Show notes and transcript Foresight Afr
Liberia's agriculture minister on her vision for farming and food in Liberia
Jeanine Cooper, minister of agriculture for the Republic of Liberia, shares her transformative vision for agriculture in her country, one that is green, regenerative, appealing to youth, and promotes local consumption. A rice farmer herself, Minister Cooper also talks about the importance of that crop, and how Liberian agriculture is responding to the challenges of climate change. Show notes and t
A Nigerian entrepreneur shares her story of innovation and transformative leadership
Ada Osakwe, a Nigerian innovator and business leader, talks about her role as an innovative entrepreneur and transformative investor. Osakwe founded the Nuli Juice Company and Agrolay Ventures, and was named Forbes Woman Africa businesswoman of the year in 2021. Addressing the gender gap in boardrooms, Osakwe says that "women leaders must support other women." Show notes and transcript Foresight A
The world must deliver more climate finance for Africa
Bogolo Kenewendo, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions' special advisor, Africa director, and former minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry of Botswana, discusses the African perspective on climate action, biodiversity, climate finance, and gender-responsive solutions. She emphasizes the need for adaptation and resilience in the agricultural sector to secure livelihoods and address high
Learning from the people of Nairobi's Mukuru slum
Angela Pashayan, professor and political scientist at American University, shares her experiences working with the Mukuru slum community in Kenya and the socioeconomic challenges the residents face. Dr. Pashayan highlights the importance of urban agriculture within the community, discusses the effects of climate change in urban slums, and notes policies to address the gender gap in African countri
How Sierra Leone is getting more girls into STEM
David Moinina Sengeh, minister of basic and senior secondary education and chief innovation officer in Sierra Leone, urges other African policymakers to invest in education, and offers insight on how AI can be leveraged for educational improvement. Minister Sengeh also talks about his new book, Radical Inclusion, and his music as a way to connect with young people. The music track "Alagalan (feat.
Risks and opportunities of STEM education in Africa
In this episode of Foresight Africa podcast, Ruth Kagia, senior fellow at Results for Development and former country director for Southern Africa at the World Bank, discusses the risks and opportunities of STEM education in Africa. She explains ways that young girls and women can enter STEM-related fields and more broadly how to address "learning poverty" on the continent. Show notes and transcrip
How remittances and philanthropy meet development challenges in Africa
Una Osili, associate dean for research and international programs and Efroymson Chair in Philanthropy at Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, explains the role that remittances and philanthropy play in meeting development challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. The African continent, she says, has "a rich history of philanthropy," and new tools and technology are expanding new ways
Was Nigeria's presidential election fair?
Kasirim Nwuke, managing partner at Mirisak & Associates and former chief, green economy, technologies and innovation at the UN Economic Commission for Africa, examines Nigeria's presidential election results, in which Bola Tinubu was declared the winner, and where challenges from contenders Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar continue in Nigeria's courts. Show notes and transcript: https://bit.ly/3U7Jajw
In Uganda, opening political, economic, and social doors for women and girls
In this episode of Foresight Africa podcast, Winnie Kiiza, a Ugandan teacher and politician who served as leader of the opposition in Uganda's Parliament, shares her story of growing up in a political family, entering politics herself, and advocating for policies that will open political, social, and economic opportunities for women and girls in Uganda. Show notes and transcript: https://bit.ly/3Z
Africa's global opportunity in rare earth elements
Gracelin Baskaran, a World Bank consultant and Bye-Fellow at Cambridge, discusses Africa's rich natural resources, especially rare earth elements, and offers recommendations for how Africa's nations can leverage these assets for the benefit of the continent. She also addresses South Africa's economy and how climate change affects economic growth and debt. Show notes and transcript: https://bit.ly/
A successful election in Nigeria would send a powerful message
Joseph Siegle, director of research at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, joins host Aloysius Uche Ordu for a conversation on Nigeria's upcoming presidential election, on February 25, and other elections in Africa this year. Dr. Siegle explains the importance of Nigeria's election, including the key role youths and civil society organizations will play, plus security challenges the West Afri
Sudanese women advancing justice and equality since the 1920s
Rogaia Abusharaf, a professor of anthropology at Georgetown University Qatar, talks with host Aloysius Ordu about the leading role Sudanese women have played in movements for peace and justice from the early 1920s to the recent Sudanese revolution (2018-19). Dr. Abusharaf also describes her research on African migrations and the Intersectionality of race, gender, and politics. Show notes and trans
Dispatches from Africa's COP: Malagasy youth on Madagascar's beauty and the climate risks it faces
Fenitra Jérémiah and Anja Radoharinirina, who both work for SAF/FJKM, an NGO in Madagascar, describe the incredible beauty of their country and the help they are providing to the communities most affected by climate change. Jérémiah and Radoharinirina share their positive impressions of the youth networking opportunities at COP27 and encourage more youth involvement in future climate actions. Show
Dispatches from Africa's COP: Ghanaian youth are joining climate action for survival
Nadia Owusu, convenor at the Local Conference of Youth Ghana, and MaryJane Enchill, deputy chief executive officer/head of communication at HATOF Foundation, share their takeaways from COP27, naming climate fund mobilization as a crucial outcome. Both climate activists discuss their work on climate justice and educating their communities on the impact of climate change. Show notes and transcript:
Dispatches from Africa's COP: Seychelles youth opt for climate capacity building
Victoria Alis, president of Oceans Project Seychelles, discusses vulnerabilities faced by ocean ecosystems in the Seychelles and measures some local NGOs in her town put in place in preparation for COP27. Alis lists local climate-related capacity building and mobilization of local youths as priorities for mitigation and adaptation of ocean health in her community. Show notes and transcript: https:
Dispatches from Africa's COP: Kenyan youths on the frontlines of climate adaptation
Beverly Musili, policy analyst at the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, and Tomas Hurdsone, CEO of Youth Green Space Action, discuss the outcomes of this year's COP. Both view resolutions on loss and damage as a positive outcome, as well as the solidarity displayed by African youth. Looking ahead however, they highlight the need for more climate financing and establishment o
The future of podcasting in Africa
Josephine Karianjahi, co-founder and co-director of Africa Podfest, discusses the findings from her organization's report on the present and future of audio storytelling in Africa. Among the report's findings she discusses are the rising demand for podcasts by African youths in urban areas, the barrier to access due to the high cost of data, and the potential for innovation and investment in the c
Making the future of African STEM female
Education experts Adefunke Ekine and Ayotola Aremu discuss the systemic biases African girls face that discourage them from pursuing an education in STEM and share strategies for increasing female enrollment in those topics, including embedding STEM in games, and exposing young girls to female role models, mentors, and teachers. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3p9W2qw Foresight Africa
The role of regional economic communities in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area
In a discussion with Aloysius Uche Ordu, Andrew Mold, chief of regional integration for Eastern Africa at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, explores aspects of the continent's economic integration agenda under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), arguing that low estimates of intra-African trade can be misleading and exploring how the region's individual regional econ
African Youth Survey reveals sustained optimism and shifting priorities
Industrialist and philanthropist Ivor Ichikowitz shares findings from the Ichikowitz Family Foundation's "African Youth Survey 2022," including the immense optimism of the region's youth, a marked shift in perceptions of foreign partners, and increased concern over the impacts of climate change. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3RyRerS Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings
Pursuing an education "Against All Odds"
Author and activist Betty Ogiel Rubanga joins host Aloysius Uche Ordu for a conversation on dreams, hope, hard work, learning, authentic leadership, poverty, and survival. She is the author of the memoir, Against All Odds: A memoir of Resilience, Determination and Luck Amidst Hardship for an African Girl Child in Her Passionate Pursuit for Education. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3Nr
Re-approaching Africa's economic integration agenda
Julius Kiiza, professor of political economy of development at Uganda's Makerere University, discusses Africa's regional integration efforts as well as the integral role of women and technology in the success of the endeavor. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3QCf715 Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast
Young Ugandan climate activists on their work and vision
Two young Ugandan climate activists discuss their work on meeting the challenges of climate change in their country, their region, and continent-wide. Hilda Flavia Nakabuye, founder of Fridays for Future Uganda, and Morris Nyombi, CEO of Earth Volunteers, share why they became climate activists, explain the projects they lead, and discuss their messages for leaders who will gather for COP27 in Egy
What's next for U.S.-Africa relations under the Biden administration?
Witney Schneidman, a Brookings Africa Growth Initiative nonresident fellow, assesses U.S.-Africa relations under the Biden administration, discusses how the next version of the African Growth and Opportunity Act might better support U.S.-Africa trade, and offers recommendations for enhancing U.S. trade and investment in the region. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3wGRqgh Foresight Afr
The resilience of African nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
Despite the challenges facing Africa's health systems, the region has been able to weather the COVID-19 pandemic comparatively well, largely due to its youthful population and its dedicated medical staff. Winnifred Groves, a Cameroonian/British registered nurse dedicated to the training and professional development of nurses, shares the experiences, challenges, and successes of Africa's nurses as
New tools for easing cross-border trade in Africa
Mike Ogbalu, CEO of the Pan-African Payment Settlement System (PAPSS) at the African Export-Import Bank, discusses PAPSS, a cross border, financial market infrastructure enabling payment transactions across Africa. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3vLpGoR Foresight Africa podcast is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and wher
Tackling the climate change challenge in Africa
This special episode of Foresight Africa podcast is a rebroadcast of an event hosted on Earth Day by the Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) at Brookings. Aloysius Uche Ordu, director of AGI and podcast host, moderated an expert panel discussion on climate change in Africa, including topics such as energy transition, local action, climate finance, the role of parliamentarians and Africa's youths, and h
Five trends to expect in Africa for the rest of 2022
Ryan Short, a partner at Genesis Analytics, explores five trends to look for in Africa's business world for the rest of the year 2022. He touches on achieving "net zero" in greenhouse gas emissions, ESG and impact, the EU's green taxonomy, and more. He concludes giving some advice to African negotiators ahead of the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/36bDeS4
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