Best Drccongo Podcasts (2024)

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African policymakers have the tools to make Africa globally competitive 30:09

8d ago30:09

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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 investment…

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New trends in Africa-Asia economic relations 30:59

22d ago30:59

30:59

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 Lan…

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Measuring African perspectives on democracy and governance 38:49

1M ago38:49

38:49

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, …

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What African countries risk if they don’t accelerate their digital transformation 33:37

2M ago33:37

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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 digi…

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Africa’s opportunities for change and transformation 32:55

2M ago32:55

32:55

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 …

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Conserving biodiversity from Angola’s water tower to Botswana’s Okavango Delta 42:51

10M ago42:51

42:51

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…

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Is gold mining part of the solution to climate change? 40:29

10M ago40:29

40:29

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…

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Africa’s food security challenge 39:00

11M ago39:00

39:00

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, Re…

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How unequal health outcomes challenge economic growth in Africa 46:58

11M ago46:58

46:58

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…

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Liberia’s agriculture minister on her vision for farming and food in Liberia 45:42

12M ago45:42

45:42

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 …

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A Nigerian entrepreneur shares her story of innovation and transformative leadership 40:34

1y ago40:34

40:34

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 o…

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The world must deliver more climate finance for Africa 46:28

1y ago46:28

46:28

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 agricult…

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Learning from the people of Nairobi’s Mukuru slum 48:38

1y ago48:38

48:38

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 pol…

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How Sierra Leone is getting more girls into STEM 37:15

1y ago37:15

37:15

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 w…

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Risks and opportunities of STEM education in Africa 35:23

1y ago35:23

35:23

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 p…

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How remittances and philanthropy meet development challenges in Africa 38:43

1y ago38:43

38:43

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,” an…

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Was Nigeria’s presidential election fair? 31:56

1y ago31:56

31:56

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.…

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In Uganda, opening political, economic, and social doors for women and girls 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

32:32

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 Ug…

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Africa’s global opportunity in rare earth elements 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

35:02

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 an…

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A successful election in Nigeria would send a powerful message 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

30:03

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…

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Sudanese women advancing justice and equality since the 1920s 37:26

1+ y ago37:26

37:26

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 o…

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Dispatches from Africa’s COP: Malagasy youth on Madagascar’s beauty and the climate risks it faces 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

46:29

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…

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Dispatches from Africa’s COP: Ghanaian youth are joining climate action for survival 46:49

1+ y ago46:49

46:49

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 imp…

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Dispatches from Africa’s COP: Seychelles youth opt for climate capacity building 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

24:51

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 i…

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Dispatches from Africa’s COP: Kenyan youths on the frontlines of climate adaptation 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

39:57

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 n…

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The future of podcasting in Africa 41:57

2y ago41:57

41:57

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 th…

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Making the future of African STEM female 50:19

2y ago50:19

50:19

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 tran…

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The role of regional economic communities in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area 43:34

2y ago43:34

43:34

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 e…

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African Youth Survey reveals sustained optimism and shifting priorities 40:10

2y ago40:10

40:10

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 F…

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Pursuing an education "Against All Odds" 44:48

2y ago44:48

44:48

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 Educatio…

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Re-approaching Africa’s economic integration agenda 44:57

2y ago44:57

44:57

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. Subsc…

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Young Ugandan climate activists on their work and vision 38:47

2y ago38:47

38:47

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 mes…

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What’s next for U.S.-Africa relations under the Biden administration? 40:27

2y ago40:27

40:27

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 t…

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The resilience of African nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic 44:43

2y ago44:43

44:43

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…

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New tools for easing cross-border trade in Africa 50:44

2y ago50:44

50:44

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 li…

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Tackling the climate change challenge in Africa 1:34:45

2y ago1:34:45

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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 r…

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Five trends to expect in Africa for the rest of 2022 47:38

2y ago47:38

47:38

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. S…

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Connecting Africa’s tech talent with the world 42:10

2y ago42:10

42:10

Dr. Cecilia Värendh Månsson, founder and CEO of the Lagos-based TalentUp Africa, tells host Aloysius Uche Ordu about founding her HR technology and employment company in Lagos. She also describes some of the challenges of starting a new company during the COVID-19 pandemic, including infrastructure, but also the opportunities and market trends that…

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Lessons from Lagos state in addressing youth unemployment 39:29

2+ y ago39:29

39:29

Tejumola Abisoye, executive secretary of Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, talks about the Lagos State Government’s youth initiative and its role in tackling the youth employment problem. She also highlights youth initiatives in other states and the importance of investing in MSMEs in rebuilding the economy. Show notes and transcript: https://broo…

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Investment in science and technology is key to an Africa economic boom 40:41

2+ y ago40:41

40:41

Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former president of Mauritius, shares her journey from science to presidency while highlighting challenges she faced as a woman in STEM with AGI Senior Fellow Landry Signé. She also discusses her Foresight Africa 2022 piece and argues for increase investment in science and technology for Africa’s economic growth.…

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African solutions to African health system challenges 43:02

2+ y ago43:02

43:02

Dr. Olusoji Adeyi, president of Resilient Health Systems, LLC., shares strategies for supporting Africa’s health systems and ending the region’s dependency on foreign funding for public health interventions, which, he argues, disincentivizes African leaders from taking financial responsibility for the continent’s fight against malaria and other end…

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Data governance in Africa 47:08

2+ y ago47:08

47:08

As African tech continues to advance, Lesly Goh and Buhle Goslar discuss why and how the private sector can step up in protecting African consumers from digital harms and offer recommendations for businesses looking to be proactive in data protection. Goh is a senior technology advisor to the World Bank; Goslar is chief executive officer, Africa re…

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Introducing the Foresight Africa podcast, exploring Africa's dynamism and strategies to benefit all people in the region 1:16

2+ y ago1:16

1:16

The Foresight Africa podcast celebrates the dynamism and optimism across Africa and explores strategies for broadening the benefits of growth to all people in the region. Host Aloysius Uche Ordu, director of the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, interviews policy experts and leaders from the public sector, private sector, and c…

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