How critical energy minerals could be Africa’s catalyst for sustainable development
By strategically managing its vast resources of critical energy minerals, the continent can drive economic growth, create jobs and secure a richer future.
PhD in Mathematical Finance, Cambridge University, UK. Former: Lecturer in Finance, London School of Economics, UK; Dean, Faculty of Commerce Law and Management, and also Dean and Professor of Finance, Wits Business School, all at University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. Currently, Chief Economist and Vice-President, African Development Bank (AfDB). Chairman of the Board, African Economic Research Consortium (AERC). Former: Chairman and Deputy Chairman, Global Agenda Council on Poverty and Economic Development, World Economic Forum. Author of five books and numerous papers on economics and finance.
By strategically managing its vast resources of critical energy minerals, the continent can drive economic growth, create jobs and secure a richer future.
African countries need greater representation in global economic decision-making but reform is needed to tackle climate change and sustainable development.