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.
Capital Change: Market-Based Philosophies for Social Good
Social entrepreneurs at the 2008 African Economic Forum Panel discuss business strategies for alleviating poverty, creating infrastructure, and building teamwork and leadership capacity among people in Africa.
Environmental Sustainability and the Driving Forces of Change in Banking
R. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank, discusses the forces driving change in global banking and how financial services can promote environmental sustainability.
From Cartel to Competition: The Evolution of the Global Diamond Industry
While a diamond might be forever, the diamond cartel clearly is not. Kartik Dharmadhikari traces the evolution of this controversial industry.
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu: Fighting Corruption in Nigeria
While corruption is not exclusive to Africa, the problem remains particularly acute across much of the continent.
Business Opportunities at the "Bottom of the Pyramid"
With the increasing liberalization of markets in developing countries, billions of aspiring poor are joining the global economy for the first time, presenting tremendous opportunities and daunting challenges for firms.