Industrialisation and Trade

The untapped potential of EU-Africa trade

CAPE TOWN – China’s use of trade and investment links to expand its influence in Africa is fueling growing concern in some European capitals. But, instead of complaining about China’s activities, the European Union should be deepening its own engagement with the continent. In recent years, the EU has been actively seeking to secure new […]

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Madagascar doit se transformer, vite!

Madagascar doit se transformer, vite ! Le 26 juin dernier la fête nationale nous rappelait que le pays a déjà 57 ans, mon âge. Ce point de ralliement m’a interpellé pendant ma récente visite à la Grand Île. Un des pays avec la plus grande biodiversité et une culture extraordinaire, Madagascar avait tout pour réussir après l’indépendance.

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Africa’s no-regret route to industrialization

Published by African Arguments. 20 October 2016 Industrialisation is an imperative for Africa. With a global economy constrained by climate change and driven by competitive supply chains, the continents’ aspirations are difficult to fulfil. Accelerated and profound economic structural transformation is the only means to do so and to address chronic poverty. This industrialisation has

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Africa’s No Regret Route to Industrialisation

Industrialisation is an imperative for Africa. With a global economy constrained by climate change and driven by competitive supply chains, the continent’s aspirations are difficult to fulfil. Accelerated and profound economic structural transformation is the only means to do so and to address chronic poverty. This industrialisation has to count on a regional African market

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Sécurité maritime, sécurité et développement en Afrique

L’Afrique regorge de ressources naturelles, en particulier de ressources aquatiques et maritimes, dont tout le potentiel n’a pas encore été exploité aux fins de la croissance économique et du développement durable. Les Grands lacs africains renferment la plus forte proportion d’eau douce de surface du monde (27 %), ce qui leur donne une grande importance

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