Inspirations and Innovations: Bridging the Technology Gap
The ninth annual African Economic Forum, held March 28-29, 2009, explored how the continent could utilize resources, such as new investments in technology, to promote growth and stability.
North Africa: Harnessing the Power of the Sahara
Will North Africa be the world's next great solar energy hub? Adrian Almazan explores the opportunities and challenges of developing North Africa's solar energy industry at a local level, through the example of Morocco, as well as at an international level, through the DESERTEC initiative to electrify Europe with the Saharan sun.
Professors Murray Low and Paul Tierney: Private Equity and Entrepreneurship in Africa, Master Class
Students in the Private Equity and Entrepreneurship in Africa Master Class examine how entrepreneurs and investors structure, negotiate and execute deals that make use of current resources to create business opportunities in the often challenging environments of Africa.
Opportunities in the Middle East: An Interview with Mr. Ayman Adhair
Ayman Adhair, president and CEO of Global Integrated Management Consulting, discusses business opportunities and challenges in the Middle East and the value of ICT for the government.
Green Revolution? Mobilizing Africa's Agricultural Resources
At the sixth annual African Economic Forum, researchers and practitioners discuss strategies to transform agriculture as the engine of development in Africa.
The Promise of the Private Sector for Development in Africa
Shantayanan Devarajan, Chief Economist of the World Bank's Africa Region, talks about the opportunities and challenges facing private sector development in Africa and the critical role of the government.
Tackling Poverty in Africa: An Interview with Shanta Devarajan, World Bank Africa Region
What will it take to eliminate poverty in Africa? Shantayanan Devarajan, chief economist of the World Bank Africa Region, identifies key opportunities and challenges for development.
Private Equity in Africa: Impact of the Financial Crisis on Global Investment's Last Frontier
Is Africa immune to volatility in the global financial system? Sawa Nakagawa describes the risks to African private equity posed by the financial crisis as well as opportunity for future investment.
Beyond Oil: Sustainability in the Persian Gulf
Winner, Study Tour Paper Competition: What happens when oil money dries up? Students on the Chazen Study Tour to Dubai in Spring 2008 learn about efforts to diversify oasis economies reliant on oil and gas.