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Harnessing Implementation Science to Drive Educational Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa
The educational landscape across sub-Saharan Africa is marred by daunting challenges, with persistently poor learning outcomes standing out as a cause for urgent concern. Despite decades of concerted interventions, evidence indicates a…
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Eight Key Takeaways from DebtCon7
The Finance for Development Lab and the Paris School of Economics hosted the 7th edition of the Interdisciplinary Sovereign Debt Research and Management Conference (#DebtCon7), from May 29 to 31, 2024,…
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World No Tobacco Day 2024: Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference in Sub-Saharan Africa
Tobacco smoking is a significant risk factor for noncommunicable diseases such as chronic respiratory disorders, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease and the leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide. Current estimates…
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Unlocking the Potentials of Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry
Afro beats have grown in popularity, both locally and globally, during the last decade. Its success extends beyond music, to the film and fashion industries. The widespread availability of internet…
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Public procurement in Nigeria: How to reform the unreformable
Irrespective of a country’s level of development, public procurement plays a pivotal role in shaping the efficacy of public service delivery and fostering a conducive environment for inclusive growth. In…
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Closing the Care Gap: A Look at Nigeria’s Tobacco Control Efforts in Light of the Cancer Challenge
One of the global causes of death is cancer. It is estimated that approximately 10 million people die of cancer annually. Notably, one out of every six deaths worldwide is…
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Addressing Nigeria’s Cooking Energy Crisis and Possible Measures for Change
Globally, around 2.4 billion people primarily use unclean cooking energy (such as wood, coal, charcoal, biomass, and agricultural residues), resulting, in an estimated 3.2 million deaths annually (World Health Organization…
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Fiscal policy options for growing out of debt: Evidence from Nigeria
Despite the essential role debt plays in enabling structural transformation and development, the rate at which Nigeria’s debt is rising has constrained the country’s ability to generate sufficient growth, cope…
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The State of Digital Education in Africa
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, where digitalization and the corresponding skill sets are gaining significance in the transformative process of economies, the role of digitalization in shaping labor markets…
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Why we need to unlock data’s potential responsibly and inclusively
In today’s digital age, data has become an invaluable asset, driving innovation, economic growth, and societal development. Africa, with its vast population and diverse landscapes, holds immense potential for leveraging…
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Can we change the narrative on corruption in public procurement in Nigeria?
For several decades, Nigeria, Africa’s economic giant, has struggled with corruption, especially in relation to public procurement at the federal, state, and municipal/local levels of government. In 2022, Nigeria obtained…
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Adapting Inclusive Housing in Nigeria: Strategic Planning for Disabilities and Aging in Residential Settings
Nigeria, a country with a population above 200 million, has more than 25 million people with at least a form of disability; more than 9 million are above 60 years…
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Unravelling the Paradox: Nigeria’s Trajectory of Development and Poverty Reduction
Nigeria, often referred to as “Africa’s giant”, has experienced a complex trajectory of development and poverty reduction which presents a paradoxical scenario (World Bank, 2022). Despite being the continent’s largest economy, Nigeria’s annual…
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Ways to narrow educational Inequality in the Global South
The pandemic undermined the progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. The prosperity of the Global South, including Nigeria, depends on universal quality education at the foundation level. This article highlights…
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Data governance in Africa: Lessons on regulating to foster inclusion, innovation and growth
I recently had the privilege of sharing my experiences on advancing data justice in African states, during an expert workshop organised by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East…
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Nigeria’s industries without smokestacks are delivering better economic opportunities than traditional sectors
Persistently high levels of unemployment have emerged to become a key policy challenge in Nigeria. Between 2010 and 2018, the unemployment rate rose from 5 percent to 23 percent. Worsened…
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