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Foresight Africa Podcast
Foresight Africa Podcast
The Brookings Institution

Foresight Africa podcast celebrates the dynamism and optimism across Africa and explores strategies for broadening the benefits of growth to all people... more

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Episodes

Why do some African countries perform better for their citizens than others?

Foresight Africa host Landry Signé discusses the findings of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s newest governance index with Nathalie Delapalme, the... more

02 Apr 2025 · 27 minutes
The African Continental Free Trade Area is game changer for both African and global economies

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) provides a blueprint for the continent to overcome development challenges through intra-African trade... more

19 Mar 2025 · 22 minutes
Nobel laureate in economics explains why African societies are ready for rapid economic development

Foresight Africa podcast host Landry Signé speaks with James Robinson, 2024 Nobel Laureate in economics and University Professor at the... more

05 Mar 2025 · 22 minutes
National Geographic Explorers discuss African filmmakers’ role in conservation, economic development, and storytelling for Africa

Landry Signé speaks with National Geographic Explorers Noel Kok and Pragna Parsotam-Kok about their work to create a network of African... more

19 Feb 2025 · 46 minutes
New AGI Director Pierre Nguimkeu calls for a true African perspective in research and policy advice about Africa

In episode one of the fourth season of Foresight Africa podcast, host Landry Signe talks with the new director of... more

05 Feb 2025 · 17 minutes
Introducing Season 4 of Foresight Africa podcast

With 2030 on the horizon—the looming deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals, now is a critical time to assess the... more

22 Jan 2025 · 3 minutes
Advancing tech, innovation, and AI governance in Africa

Rwanda has made impressive progress in driving inclusive digitalization across its economy. By harnessing data-driven insights, the country has empowered... more

16 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
The promise of free trade and integration across Africa’s nations

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to create one market across the 55 countries of the African Union,... more

02 Oct 2024 · 40 minutes
Why the climate crisis is a generational opportunity for Africa

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges the continent of Africa faces, but with severe challenges come generational opportunities.... more

18 Sep 2024 · 31 minutes
Angola’s innovative approach to managing debt distress

Angola has faced waves of economic uncertainty over the last decade—from oil price shocks in 2014 and 2023 to the... more

04 Sep 2024 · 30 minutes