Foresight Africa Podcast
By The Brookings Institution
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Foresight Africa podcast celebrates the dynamism and optimism across Africa and explores strategies for broadening the benefits of growth to all people in the region. Host Landry Signé, senior fellow in the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, interviews policy experts and leaders from the public sector, private sector, and civil society on key trends affecting people and nations on the continent.
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Toward a new era for U.S.-Africa trade
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Foresight Africa podcast's fifth season spotlights US-Africa relations
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Inside the World Bank's vision to help create a billion new jobs
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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The United Nations' essential role in global peace and security
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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How the United Nations and the private sector partner for global prosperity
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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For the good of humanity: The United Nations as a global problem solver
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Critical minerals can be a win-win policy area for the US and Africa
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Why is democracy succeeding in Ghana?
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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What the 80th UN General Assembly means for Africa
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Advancing digital inclusion in Africa
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Predicting a brighter future for Africa
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Namibia's foreign minister on the transformative impact of trade and foreign policy for Africa's development
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Population dividend, technological leapfrogging, and high growth rates signal opportunities for African economies
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Democratic resilience in Africa (and Kenya) takes many forms
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Partnerships elevate Africa's development successes
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Meet African girls' educational needs by listening to their experiences
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May 28, 2025 |
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How the World Bank is advancing shared prosperity and jobs in Africa amid global economic uncertainty
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May 14, 2025 |
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On site with leaders at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings 2025
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May 07, 2025 |
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To reduce inequality in Nigeria, focus on jobs, laws, and cash
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Rethinking South-North cooperation across the Atlantic in a shifting global economy
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Why do some African countries perform better for their citizens than others?
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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The African Continental Free Trade Area is a game changer for both African and global economies
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Nobel laureate in economics explains why African societies are ready for rapid economic development
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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National Geographic Explorers discuss African filmmakers' role in conservation, economic development, and storytelling for Africa
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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New AGI Director Pierre Nguimkeu calls for a true African perspective in research and policy advice about Africa
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Introducing Season 4 of Foresight Africa podcast
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Advancing tech, innovation, and AI governance in Africa
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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The promise of free trade and integration across Africa's nations
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Why the climate crisis is a generational opportunity for Africa
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Angola's innovative approach to managing debt distress
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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What's on the World Economic Forum's agenda for Africa?
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Addressing public procurement barriers will empower women-owned businesses in Africa
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Shifting the narrative on AI in Africa
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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A fairer credit rating system for African countries could save billions
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Expanding digital entrepreneurship in Africa
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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African policymakers have the tools to make Africa globally competitive
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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New trends in Africa-Asia economic relations
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May 29, 2024 |
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Measuring African perspectives on democracy and governance
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May 15, 2024 |
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What African countries risk if they don't accelerate their digital transformation
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May 01, 2024 |
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Africa's opportunities for change and transformation
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May 01, 2024 |
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Conserving biodiversity from Angola's water tower to Botswana's Okavango Delta
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Is gold mining part of the solution to climate change?
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Africa's food security challenge
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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How unequal health outcomes challenge economic growth in Africa
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Liberia's agriculture minister on her vision for farming and food in Liberia
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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A Nigerian entrepreneur shares her story of innovation and transformative leadership
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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The world must deliver more climate finance for Africa
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Learning from the people of Nairobi's Mukuru slum
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May 24, 2023 |
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How Sierra Leone is getting more girls into STEM
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May 24, 2023 |
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Risks and opportunities of STEM education in Africa
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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How remittances and philanthropy meet development challenges in Africa
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Was Nigeria's presidential election fair?
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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In Uganda, opening political, economic, and social doors for women and girls
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Africa's global opportunity in rare earth elements
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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A successful election in Nigeria would send a powerful message
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Sudanese women advancing justice and equality since the 1920s
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Dispatches from Africa's COP: Malagasy youth on Madagascar's beauty and the climate risks it faces
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Dispatches from Africa's COP: Ghanaian youth are joining climate action for survival
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Dispatches from Africa's COP: Seychelles youth opt for climate capacity building
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Dispatches from Africa's COP: Kenyan youths on the frontlines of climate adaptation
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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The future of podcasting in Africa
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Making the future of African STEM female
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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The role of regional economic communities in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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African Youth Survey reveals sustained optimism and shifting priorities
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Pursuing an education "Against All Odds"
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Jul 06, 2022 |
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Re-approaching Africa's economic integration agenda
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Young Ugandan climate activists on their work and vision
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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What's next for U.S.-Africa relations under the Biden administration?
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May 25, 2022 |
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The resilience of African nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
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May 11, 2022 |
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New tools for easing cross-border trade in Africa
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Tackling the climate change challenge in Africa
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Five trends to expect in Africa for the rest of 2022
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Connecting Africa's tech talent with the world
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Lessons from Lagos state in addressing youth unemployment
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Investment in science and technology is key to an Africa economic boom
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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African solutions to African health system challenges
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Data governance in Africa
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Introducing the Foresight Africa podcast, exploring Africa's dynamism and strategies to benefit all people in the region
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Jan 14, 2022 |