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Africa in Focus Figure of the Week

Each week, Africa Growth Initiative researchers and staff identify a significant figure, chart, table, or graph that explores an important statistic or policy perspective to explain recent news, numbers, or developments on the continent.

Figure of the week: Access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in sub-Saharan Africa
African woman washing hands under running water
Emerging Markets & Developing Economies Figure of the week: Access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in sub-Saharan Africa

Sakinatou Djantchiemo, Tamara White

March 25, 2022

Figure of the week: African countries’ votes on the UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
South Africa's Ambassador to the UN Mathu Joyini speaks during the 11th emergency special session of the 193-member U.N. General Assembly on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 1, 2022. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
Europe & Eurasia Figure of the week: African countries’ votes on the UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Abraham White, Leo Holtz

March 9, 2022

Figure of the week: Labor trends for women in Africa
A woman works on a mould at the makeshift workshop of Nigerian entrepreneur, Ukamaka Okoye, in the southeastern town of Nnewi, Anambra state, Nigeria September 19, 2020. Picture taken September 19, 2020.  REUTERS/Seun Sanni
Global Economy & Development Figure of the week: Labor trends for women in Africa

Sakinatou Djantchiemo, Tamara White

March 4, 2022

Figure of the week: Developing digital infrastructure in response to COVID-19 in Africa
Internet cables over surgical masks
Technology & Information Figure of the week: Developing digital infrastructure in response to COVID-19 in Africa

Abraham White, Leo Holtz

February 18, 2022

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