African Insights Podcasts

Africa Insights - Episode 3: Building economic dynamism in South Africa

In this episode, we explore the importance of building economic dynamism in South Africa and what our government leaders should be prioritising to foster growth.

In light of the recent emerging market shocks, we discuss the importance of building economic dynamism in South Africa and what our government leaders should be doing to encourage growth. The key to building economic dynamism in South Africa at this juncture lies in investment and the intellectual property that comes with it.

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Africa Insights - Episode 2: State of the Nigerian Economy

In this episode, we’ll be exploring the state of the Nigerian economy. With a population of over 190 million people and a gross domestic product of over US$380bn, Nigeria is West Africa’s powerhouse. However, with the dramatic drop in oil prices and the country’s heavy reliance on this as its main source of revenue, Nigeria is on the look-out for a new business model. In this report, we delve into how the Nigerian government is committed to overcoming its overreliance on oil, as well as its new push to attract investment through policy changes that are aimed at creating an enabling environment.

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Africa Insights – Episode 1: Africa’s hidden gems
 

Dr Martyn Davies discusses some of Africa’s hidden economic gems. In the past, South Africa was always been seen as a powerhouse economy on the continent but with its sluggish growth rate over the few years a number of other African economies are starting to steal the limelight.
 

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