Human capital
The relationship between start-ups and FDI
There is close correlation between the cities and countries that are the best at fostering start-up companies and those that…
Why we must bridge the gender divide in our food systems
The role women and girls play in the world's food systems is not reflected in their consumption of food or…
Opinion: Big Tech needs to give women a stake in creating the future
The likes of Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg may have risen to senior roles in Big Tech companies, but there is still…
In conversation with: Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade Andres Valenciano
Costa Rica's trade minister Andres Valenciano participating in a ministerial panel on 8 October as part of Barcelona New Economy…
An investor’s guide to Southern Africa
South Africa dominates the Southern Africa region; however, we can’t forget its counterparts of Botswana and Mauritius who are building…
An investor’s guide to Central Africa
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Congolese fisherman passes 24 July 2006 with his canoe in front of the…
An investor’s guide to East Africa
NAIROBI, KENYA - FEBRUARY 23: General view over the city park towards the Nairobi skyline on February 23, 2016 in…
An investor’s guide to West Africa
[caption id="attachment_65210" align="alignnone" width="658"] Cities such as Lagos in Nigeria are behind West Africa's economic rise over the past decade.…
Why education is the lifeblood of investment
Around this time of year, millions of students globally will be returning to university campuses for what will hopefully be…
An investor’s guide to North Africa
Egypt is one of the most popular countries in northern Africa for foreign investment, but the likes of Morocco and…