On 20 June 2024, Aspen Initiative Africa – Nairobi hosted a webinar to address Africa’s nutrition transition.” The session was convened with prominent experts to discuss the significant dietary changes occurring across the African continent…
The Hidden Side of Giving in Africa webinar explores the mechanics of philanthropy on the continent. Despite significant advocacy and knowledge-building efforts, the prevailing narrative of philanthropy as top-down, transactional, professionalized, and monetary-based persists, marginalizing…
China in Africa has been a topic of intense discussion and debate, particularly regarding its economic and political influence. African countries are faced with the challenge of balancing their relationships with China and other global…
What works in conservation in Africa? What aspects are failing to grab headlines, and what valuable lessons can we extract from the regions in Africa where conservation efforts have flourished? How feasible is it to…
The topic of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) sparks considerable debate. Scientists, experts, and the general public are divided on the issue, with some asserting that GMOs have the potential to alleviate world hunger, poverty, and…
The Gilded Age in America in the 19th century shares many similarities with present-day China. Both countries share a dramatic story of economic growth despite vast corruption. But beneath the veneer of the economic boom,…
