ONE agriculture policy expert David Hong and ONE Africa Deputy Director Nachilala Nkombo explain why the Grow Africa partnership could be a huge game changer for farmers and business on the continent. Today, five African heads of state, four G8 development ministers, and over 100 private sector companies will meet in Cape Town, South Africa
When I lived in New York, people were always talking about the latest new restaurant or food truck. Were you able to get reservations? Did you have time to wait in that line that spanned half a block? In the world of private investment in African agriculture, the hottest topic is public-private partnerships like the
In the 2005 film Sideways, the main character Miles has a scene where he discusses the reasons why he prefers pinot noir to other wine. He describes how it’s a tough grape to grow and that only the most patient and nurturing growers are up to the task. However, if done right, the end result
There is quite possibly no other symbol representing economic growth and prosperity more than the modern entrepreneur. Names like Steve Jobs, Martha Stewart and Mark Zuckerberg ring in the public consciousness as entrepreneurial success stories. These rare individuals drive growth and create jobs, while taking on tremendous risk. All across the developing world there are entrepreneurs who not only absorb risk for themselves, but often for their families.
Have you ever had that experience when you hear about a new band, but before you listen to them all your friends tell you they’re no good? You get discouraged, but then you decide to listen to them for yourself and you realize they’re not so bad. And actually, some of the tracks are really
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