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Africa’s economies
The Africa gap
The economic gap between Africa and the rest of the world is getting wider, says John McDermott
- Like the jaws of the crocodile...: The economic gap between Africa and the rest of the world is growing
- An urbanisation unlike any other: Africa is undergoing social change without economic transformation
- Size matters: Africa has too many businesses, too little business
- The need for “development bargains”: African elites should align themselves with their countries’ needs
- Who you gonna call?: The African investment environment is at its worst in years
- Closing arguments: To catch up economically, Africa must think big
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