Bill Gates to G20: Don't reduce aid

Speaking at the G20 meeting Bill Gates urges richer nations to invest more, not less.

China to increase role in Africa's building sector

One of the most important areas where China is set to play a bigger role is in the construction and infrastructure sectors in Africa.

Development finance bodies 'key for African SMEs'

Development finance institutions are crucial for small and medium-sized enterprisesacross Africa who struggle to gain access to finance for expansion.

Leaders must step forward to steer progress

Partnership among all sectors of society can fill Africa's funding gap, to the benefit of all players, says Kofi Annan.

Spicing up serious issues

Uganda's editors are making stories about development accessible, writes Richard M Kavuma.

A 'boombastic' revolution

Once, Kenny Rogers was big in Kigali, but on a recent trip to the capital, Paula Akugizibwe discovers her hometown is rapidly changing.

A 'boombastic' revolution

Paula Akugizibwe discovers her hometown, Rwanda's capital, Kigali, is rapidly catching up with 21st-century pop culture.

Eradicating poverty in Mauritius

A recommendation that poor children have access to pre-primary education was taken up by the minister of finance in his June 2008 budget speech.

Amigo -- a friend in need

Joint Special Award -- Drivers of Change Government Award: The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development in Mauritius.

Yesterday, today and tomorrow

To belong to a civilisation is to take all your nation's bodies and ready them for the open market.

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