Africa’s population will double by 2050. With this comes huge opportunity for economic growth on an unprecedented scale for the continent and the rest of the world.
Isabelle De Lichtervelde
The number of extreme poor in 2030 could be anywhere between 100 million and more than 1 billion. If we want to expedite the end of poverty, we need a Data Revolution.
This graphic shows how international aid to selected African countries has changed over time. You can compare different countries or types of aid by clicking 'Explore data' in the corner of the graphic.
In Kenya, the tiny tsetse fly is a big problem. Its bite can transmit sleeping sickness to humans as well as the fatal animal disease Nagana to cattle. The economic impact can be devastating. But thanks to an EU-funded trial, farmers in Kenya are fighting back with a revolutionary repellent collar.
The new must-have accessory for Kenyan cows that contributes to improve the welfare, food security and general prosperity of poor livestock keepers in Africa was developed by scientists at...