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.

African woman washing hands under running water

Emerging Economies & Markets Figure of the week: Access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in sub-Saharan Africa

Sakinatou Djantchiemo, Tamara White

March 25, 2022

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

Sub-Saharan Africa Figure of the week: African countries’ votes on the UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Abraham White, Leo Holtz

March 9, 2022

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

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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