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Kivu
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Being frank about conflict minerals

There are grounds for optimism that the Dodd Frank Act will contribute to the Congressional objective of promoting peace and security in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Ethiopia mobile
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Raising the bar on agricultural innovation

Technological innovation, especially in mobile, will be critical to improving agricultural productivity, but R&D funding must be ramped up after years of neglect

Nigerians gather during a protest against the scrapping of fuel subsidy
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Legal roundup: December / January

Drawing on the latest legal and regulatory developments, This is Africa presents investment-related intelligence covering business reforms and legal news on the continent

Ethiopia field
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Commercialising smallholder production

Smallholders can play a role in delivering food to meet growing demand, but a proactive business mindset will be needed to link producers to consumers

China textiles
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Africa: China's export route to the US?

The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act intends to support African exports to US markets. Is it helping savvy Chinese companies too?

Alicia Keys
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World Aids Day: Getting to zero with women and girls

"Young women now make up more than 72% of new HIV infections among young people in Africa."

Amadou Mahtar Ba
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How mobile media is transforming Africa for good

"The savvy interplay between information, news and technology is allowing the average African citizen to be informed, connected and empowered."

Congo conflict
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The Fall of Goma

The capture of Goma leaves the rebels in a far stronger position, and presents serious difficulties for international businesses

Gabrielle Smith, Concern International
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Technology and humanitarian relief

Rapid ICT developments are changing the way aid is disbursed, writes Gabrielle Smith

Michael Hailu, CTA and Jethro Greene, Caribbean Farmers Network
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Making the Connection – Day 2, Wednesday 7 November

Highlights from day two at Making the Connection – value chains for transforming smallholder agriculture, in Addis Ababa.

Sourcing tomorrows supplies  - SABMiller looks to smallholders

This is Africa speaks to Andy Wales, Senior Vice President at SABMiller, on the company's outreach efforts in Africa. 

Special Report: Agriculture Smallholder value chains

Download the special report: 

AGRICULTURE
Smallholder value chains

Content includes:

PRIVATE SECTOR
Commercialising smallholder production
POLICY
Enabling environment is key to growth
COMMENT
Andris Piebalgs, Michael Hailu,Ram Bhavani and Khalid Bomba

 

Transforming Value Chains

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Access+: A focus on education in Africa

This Is Africa takes an in-depth look at the state of education in Africa

Visit our Access+ page for:

  • Learning Barometer - the first region-wide assessment of the state of education in 28 African countries 
  • Video interviews with key figures discussing with the post-Millennium Development Goals outlook

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