Health and Healthcare Systems
Africans can fight COVID-19 with stakeholder capitalism
Public-private partnerships will help delay the spread of the disease and support households who have lost their livelihoods from social distancing measures.
Carl Manlan is the COO of the Ecobank Foundation and a 2016 Aspen New Voices Fellow
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Digital technology is changing the way we help fund people in desperate need
Lack of food and nutrients during pregnancy and early years of a child's life can lead to stunted growth, which affects 22% of kids globally under the age of five.
Economic Growth
This is the key to boosting economic growth in Africa
Africa needs to be viewed as an investment destination, not a foreign-aid recipient, in order to close funding gaps.
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Investir dans la santé des Africains
L’économiste John Maynard Keynes aimait à dire qu’à long terme, nous serons tous morts. Mais les investissements à long terme en santé sont pour les vivants.
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It's time wealth - not poverty - dictates Africa's development
Africans are increasingly able to invest in their own solutions, but changes to philanthropic infrastructure will be vital to make this a success.
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Africa should follow in India's footsteps towards a cashless economy. This is why
Africa should set a goal to achieve a cashless society, according to Carl Manlan, Chief Operating Officer of the Ecobank Foundation.
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Por qué África debería abandonar el dinero en efectivo
Por supuesto, lograr una sociedad sin dinero no es un fin en sí mismo. Más bien, es un medio para ayudar a promover la inclusión financiera, la seguridad y la prosperidad.
Jobs and the Future of Work
Africa needs to count its invisible workers – starting now
African economies will have to get to grips with how the informal economy works and how it can be improved, writes Carl Manlan.