Cape Town almost ran out of water. Here's how it averted the crisis
Aug 23, 2019 · By changing a city’s habits, along with the welcome return of some rain, Cape Town managed to avert the worst of the water scarcity crisis. However, the risk of future …
6 reasons why Africa's new free trade area is a global game changer
Feb 9, 2021 · The pandemic is expected to cause up to $79 billion in output losses in Africa in 2020. The African Development Bank Group’s African Economic Outlook (AEO) 2020 …
6 African cities leading the way to a green future
Apr 27, 2021 · Cape Town, South Africa With a dedicated energy and climate change unit, Cape Town is a pioneer in providing affordable and secure energy access in a country where coal …
How Africa can secure its long-term economic growth
Sep 4, 2019 · Africa’s debt is rising. The AFD’s 2019 Africa Economic Outlook shows Africa’s gross government debt-to-GDP ratio reached 53% in 2017. And out of 52 countries, 16 …
8 ways Africa can raise farm productivity and boost growth
Jun 4, 2015 · The World Economic Forum on Africa 2015 takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from 3-5 June. Author: Mark Jones, Commissioning Editor, The World Economic Forum …
George Soros - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
Jul 11, 2016 · He then settled in the United States, where he accumulated a large fortune through the international investment fund he founded and managed. Soros has been active as a …
Here are 8 ways the world can tackle water scarcity
Mar 28, 2023 · A financial feasibility analysis of towing icebergs to Cape Town, South Africa suggests it is an economically attractive option if the icebergs to be towed are big enough: at …
These 25 scientists are tackling the most important global challenges
May 26, 2020 · Salome Maswime (University of Cape Town, South Africa, South African): Salome seeks to understand surgical health systems and causes of maternal death during caesarean …
How South Korea is developing human-centred technologies
Jan 17, 2025 · It is home to 27% of South Korea's population and is the heart of the country's economy. It is also home to any Korean conglomerate you may know, like Samsung, SK …
Speech by Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa President at Davos 2025
Jan 21, 2025 · It is South Africa’s firm view that these themes can best be taken forward through the collective actions of a number of institutions like the G20, as well as various multilateral …