Cape Town almost ran out of water. Here's how it averted the crisis
Aug 23, 2019 · Reducing demand was a key priority. The City of Cape Town worked to get residents and businesses on board with a host of water-saving initiatives. People were …
What are the biggest challenges to economic growth across sub …
Sep 3, 2019 · As the World Economic Forum on Africa gets underway this week in Cape Town, a new report – The Sub-Saharan Africa Risks Landscape – is set to be unveiled. The report …
Meet the 5 winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize
Nov 14, 2024 · Wearing biodegradable, plastic-free trainers, Prince William walked the 'green carpet' in Cape Town at a ceremony to award the winners of the Earthshot Prize 2024. The …
Kaltroco | World Economic Forum
Kaltroco is a private investment company established in 1994 to acquire, support and develop high-quality businesses. Family-owned and controlled by its independent board and managing …
Investing in water resilience is crucial – and a major opportunity
Dec 16, 2024 · Over the last two decades, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has pioneered investments in watersheds globally through collective action mechanisms like The Greater …
6 reasons why Africa's new free trade area is a global game changer
Feb 9, 2021 · Launched on 1 January, the AfCFTA is an exciting game changer. Currently, Africa accounts for just 2% of global trade.
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Oct 25, 2017 · The report captures the migration stories of 22 of the most affected cities around the world, including from North America (Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, New York and Boston), …
These charts show how migration is changing our cities
Oct 25, 2017 · Amman and Cape Town were among the cities studied in the report with the highest unemployment rates. The report notes that fostering migrant entrepreneurship can …
African cities will double in population by 2050. Here are 4 ways to ...
Jun 27, 2018 · The University of Cape Town’s African Centre for Cities (ACC) is a terrific example of how local scholarship is shaping urban planning decisions. Donors such DFID and the …
Africa's future is innovation rather than industrialization
Sep 1, 2019 · More than 400 tech hubs have sprung up across the continent, with Lagos, Nairobi and Cape Town emerging as internationally recognized technology centers. These cities now …