The African century
Africa
Rapid economic and social change will give the continent a bigger role in world affairs, says Jonathan Rosenthal
- The African century: Africa is changing so rapidly, it is becoming hard to ignore
- Demography: Africa’s population will double by 2050
- Migration: Migration is helping Africa in many ways
- The forever wars: Parts of Africa will remain unstable for decades
- Food and climate: African countries must get smarter with their agriculture
- Economy: Many of Africa’s economies are doing well
- The future: Why are some African countries improving and others not?
The African century
Africa is changing so rapidly, it is becoming hard to ignore
Rapid economic and social change will give the continent a bigger role in world affairs, says Jonathan Rosenthal
Demography
Africa’s population will double by 2050
But the education of more African girls means it might peak sooner than most people expect
Migration
Migration is helping Africa in many ways
It is good for development and democracy, as well as helping people improve their lives
The forever wars
Parts of Africa will remain unstable for decades
The lack of education and jobs is a major cause
Food and climate
African countries must get smarter with their agriculture
Climate change and continued rural poverty present big challenges
Economy
Many of Africa’s economies are doing well
But there are questions about the best road to long-term growth
The future
Why are some African countries improving and others not?
Governance and economy policy have a lot to do with it
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The data economy
A deluge of data is giving rise to a new economy. Ludwig Siegele asks how it will work
- The data economy: A deluge of data is giving rise to a new economy
- Economics: Are data more like oil or sunlight?
- Infrastructure: Should data be crunched at the centre or at the edge?
- Business: Integrating data is getting harder, but also more important
- Geopolitics: Governments are erecting borders for data
- Policy: Who will benefit most from the data economy?
- Acknowledgments