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More and more children across Africa are attending school, but the quality of education remains an issue for millions. Rohen d’Aiglepierre, Amélie Aubert and Pierre-Jean Loiret explain how information and communication technology could provide at least part of the solution - and how it's already being used in various countries.
The central business district in Johannesburg has developed into a remarkable shopping hub that serves shoppers from countries across sub-Saharan Africa. But the billions or rands worth of trade all happens below the radar. Tanya Zack argues that this should change and that the city’s managers should recognise the huge potential of the trade, and embrace the massive influx of itinerant shoppers.
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In Africa, communication technologies have been used in education since the late 1960s.
Ymagoo/Fondation Orange
Rohen d’Aiglepierre, AFD (Agence française de développement); Amélie Aubert, AFD (Agence française de développement); Pierre-Jean Loiret, Agence universitaire de la francophonie (AUF)
Information and communication technologies (ICT) offer new opportunities for improving basic education in Africa.
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Business + Economy
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Dr. Tanya Zack, University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg's central business district is developing into a major cross border shopping hub, servicing the broader sub-Saharan region and has a potential to grow even further.
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Environment + Energy
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Erik Nordman, Grand Valley State University
With cutting-edge technologies and innovative business practices, Cape Verde can achieve its goal in a way that is cost-effective and equitable
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Education
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Nhlanhla Mpofu, Sol Plaatje University
Distance education for teacher training has its problems. Improved support can address these issues - but some of it should come from students themselves.
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Health + Medicine
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Irene Labuschagne, Stellenbosch University; Johan Nel, Stellenbosch University
Chronic kidney disease is a global problem with about 10% of the world's population suffering from the disease.
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