Carlos Lopes
latest news & developmentsWhy ‘ethical leadership’ is missing from Johannesburg Declaration
Ethical leadership is the lifeblood of good governance; without it, systems decay regardless of how well designed they are
Africa’s make-or-break moment
The African Continental Free Trade Area could transform Africa’s economic prospects and end its dependence on commodity exports
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
Africa’s advantage: Green power
A new book by a leading economist challenges current negative perceptions about the continent