Are universities in Africa excluding women?
Abidjan, early 60’s, the young Dicoh Mariam Konan starts studying chemistry at the Technical High School. She soon became the first female chemist in the Ivory Coast. Her portrait on the 25fcfa coins, still in circulation today, illustrates the impact of her career. It symbolizes a West Africa in progress, with educated women, while the […]
In Mali, a company specializing in shea butter sets an example for the continent
Jérémie Malbrancke and Simbala Sylla look back at the story of Mali Shi, a Malian company founded in 2019 and the first industrial shea processor in the country. The story of a committed and determined company, which allows the development of a sector creating thousands of jobs and enhancing local resources. Mali is slowly regaining […]
Tax legislation in question: the role of Mining Agreements in the African gold sector
Until the 1990s, the African continent, even though it is rich in mineral resources, attracted little mining investment.
Plastic waste in Africa: from fatality to opportunities?
While the regulatory battle against plastic bags has seen notable successes in Africa, where 34 out of 54 countries have banned their use, these victories should not be the tree that hides the forest. Plastic bags are certainly the most visible form of plastic pollution, but they are far from being the only source. It […]
Financing African agriculture: how to break the deadlock?
Agriculture is at the heart of the issues of economic growth, political stability, and the fight against climate change in Africa, is an observation which is widely recognized. However, even today, the funds mobilized by African governments for food and agriculture fall short of the targets set. While the FAO estimates that 10% of African […]
In Africa rural electrification goes with agriculture
Despite decades of effort and tens of billions of dollars in investment, access to reliable and affordable energy remains a luxury for more than 500 million Africans. This is particularly significant in rural areas where almost half of the continent’s inhabitants live.
Innovative Investments Empower Women
This article was co-written by Ksapa and Investisseurs & Partenaires, and is also published on their website. The gender question is at the heart of the international debate. The eradication of discrimination against women and girls, the women’s empowerment and the parity between women and men are considered as key factors of development, respect of […]
Youth employment: Africa should not train more, but train better
A couple of numbers are enough to understand how important the challenges related to the employability of young people on the African continent are. Currently, 15-24 year-olds represent 20% of the African population, but more than 40% of the unemployed [1]. By 2030, according to UNESCO projections, approximately 100 million young people will enter the […]