The Prepaid Economy: African Edition: Archive

March 2012

9 posts

Young Professionals Program (YPP) - African Development Bank → afdb.org

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) at the African Development Bank Group aims at attracting highly qualified and motivated professionals from its member countries, who are committed to African development, have demonstrated outstanding academic and professional achievement, as well as effective team work and leadership potential. Through the YPP, the Bank aims to ensure continuity and excellence in both the management of its projects and the provision of policy advice to its regional member countries. Young Professionals have the opportunity to work across the continent and be at the forefront of exciting Bank initiatives that are helping to shape Africa’s future. Learn about the Young Professionals Program

Mar 28, 20126 notes

#africa #future #opportunity #shift #mar2012

Mar 27, 201225 notes

#africa #world bank #sub sahara #signal #shift #emerging market #opportunity #banking #finance #investment #nigeria #women #mar2012

Making devolution a game-changer in Kenya - News |theeastafrican.co.ke → theeastafrican.co.ke

Mar 19, 2012

#africa #east africa #kenya #economy #politics #devolution #World Bank #mar2012

What Africa's Entrepreneurs Can Teach the World - Bright B. Simons - Harvard Business Review → blogs.hbr.org

Bright B. Simons invented the SMS shortcode system for authenticating pharmaceuticals, and currently leads the effort by the company he founded, mPedigree Network, to deploy the system across Africa and South Asia. He is based in Accra, Ghana.

Mar 11, 20124 notes

#africa #entrepreneurs #business #economy #informal economy #growth #signal #shift #opportunity #future #mar2012 #HBR

“The world’s big hotel chains and airlines are rushing to serve new corporate customers in Africa, as Chinese and Middle East investment boosts business interest” —Travel groups pour into open-for-business Africa | Reuters

Mar 10, 20123 notes

#africa #economy #opportunities #investment #travel #growth #mar2012

“WWF believes that Africa will not reach its full development potential without clean, affordable and reliable energy services. China has the potential to share its experience of providing renewable energy to rural communities (such as clean energy cook stoves), helping Africa gain access to clean energy sources for millions of people while improving health and reducing deforestation related to use of charcoal. “While capitalising on growth opportunities, it is necessary to build economies that manage natural capital wisely to ensure security and stability, and to protect unique ecosystems such as the Congo Basin and the coast of East Africa upon which millions people depend for their livelihood,” said Laurent Somé, Director of External Relations and Partnerships at the WWF Africa Programme.” —WWF - WWF proposes China-Africa cooperation for green economy

Mar 10, 20123 notes

#africa #china #signal #renewable energy #green #shift #opportunity #watch #mar2012

Mar 10, 201235 notes

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Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia’s flag carrier, was able to earn record operating revenues registering a growth of 50.4% in the first two quarters of the financial year according to Tewolde Gebremariam, Chief Executive Officer of the Airline.

The higher earning of the airline enabled it to absorb the 55% in increase and remain profitable in spite of a declining profit margin said Tewolde. The growth registered by Ethiopia from July 8-Janury 9, the first six months of the Ethiopian financial year, is remarkable he said.

Ethiopian Airlines was able to maintain profitability in the face of soaring expenses associated with high fuel prices in particular, the Euro zone sovereign debt crisis, a slow down in the economic growth of emerging markets and a weak American economy which have all contributed to the detriment of the aviation industry explained Tewolde in a letter addressed to airline employees.

” —Ethiopian Airlines Revenue Increases by 50.4% | 2merkato.com

Mar 9, 20122 notes

#africa #ethiopia #sub sahara #airline #travel #growth #economy #signal #mar2012

Mar 6, 201220 notes

#africa #rwanda #singapore #economy #transparency #governance #business #investment #future #technology #optimism #mar2012