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With 54 countries, the African continent encompasses opportunity and success as well as conflict and ongoing economic, development and political challenges. Brookings experts are currently addressing a number of pressing issues in the sub-Saharan region, including the ongoing strife between the Republic of Sudan and South Sudan, famine in the Horn of Africa, and the region’s huge growth potential.
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April 2, 2013, Mwangi S. Kimenyi
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[Kenya's] economy has changed a lot, but we still have a traditional sector that has not changed a lot and that traditional sector is where, I think, [President Uhuru Kenyatta] and his deputy are going to concentrate. April 10, 2013, Mwangi S. Kimenyi, Al Jazeera English
[Kenya's] economy has changed a lot, but we still have a traditional sector that has not changed a lot and that traditional sector is where, I think, [President Uhuru Kenyatta] and his deputy are going to concentrate.
[China is] also investing quite a bit in manufacturing. It’s also investing in construction. So one of the good things about Chinese engagement with Africa has been infrastructure development. March 28, 2013, Mwangi S. Kimenyi, Marketplace
[China is] also investing quite a bit in manufacturing. It’s also investing in construction. So one of the good things about Chinese engagement with Africa has been infrastructure development.
Such [White House] meetings [with President Obama] have served to reward those countries that have made advances in the cause of democracy and human rights. March 28, 2013, Mwangi S. Kimenyi, Bloomberg Businessweek
Such [White House] meetings [with President Obama] have served to reward those countries that have made advances in the cause of democracy and human rights.
Kenya's growth prospects look very good and are unlikely to be affected by the election outcome one way or other. The critical issue is whether the elections are free, fair and peaceful. February 27, 2013, Mwangi S. Kimenyi, Reuters
Kenya's growth prospects look very good and are unlikely to be affected by the election outcome one way or other. The critical issue is whether the elections are free, fair and peaceful.
Expert Q & A | Mwangi S. Kimenyi
February 13, 2013, Mwangi S. Kimenyi
Interview | World Politics Review
December 14, 2012, Megan Bradley
Maybe one of the problems is that special envoys [and journalists] have not been good at telling the story of what goes on [in Africa.] But I can tell you there is a story to be told because I have been brought in on some of these consultations, and this administration with regard to Africa policy has been the most open to input from the scholarly and expert community as ever. November 12, 2012, Richard Joseph, Voice of America
Maybe one of the problems is that special envoys [and journalists] have not been good at telling the story of what goes on [in Africa.] But I can tell you there is a story to be told because I have been brought in on some of these consultations, and this administration with regard to Africa policy has been the most open to input from the scholarly and expert community as ever.
Pan-African banking leads to greater economic activity by facilitating credit and investment. African economies are growing so strongly today compared to Europe and North America thanks to enhanced financial services. August 16, 2012, Anne W. Kamau, TIME
Pan-African banking leads to greater economic activity by facilitating credit and investment. African economies are growing so strongly today compared to Europe and North America thanks to enhanced financial services.
I believe China is becoming influential in Africa and the U.S. is becoming a bit concerned about it...One of our biggest problems is what you call the 'infrastructure deficit' and China is actually helping bridge the gap. China is doing a lot to narrow our infrastructure deficit. August 15, 2012, Mwangi S. Kimenyi, China Daily
I believe China is becoming influential in Africa and the U.S. is becoming a bit concerned about it...One of our biggest problems is what you call the 'infrastructure deficit' and China is actually helping bridge the gap. China is doing a lot to narrow our infrastructure deficit.
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August 2, 2012, Mwangi S. Kimenyi and Haroon Bhorat
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