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Carlos Lopes
Carlos Lopes is one of Africa’s most influential economists. Originally from Guinea-Bissau, Lopes spent most of his career at the UN, eventually serving as head of the UN Economic Commission for Africa from 2012 to 2016. He is now a professor at the University of Cape Town.
Thandika Mkandawire: A tree for African intellectuals to lean on and consult
Professor Thandika Mkandawire, the Malawian economist, passed away in late March. Influential African intellectuals, as well as his many admirers and academics the world over,…
Africa needs a green new deal
There is funding for renewable energy if countries include climate action in their economic plans