Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) face multiple obstacles that prevent them from fully participating in the economy. In a country ranked 179th out of 191 countries in the Gender…
Across the Sahel, young women are key contributors to the socio-economic development of their communities and countries.
Growing up after the war, Eleanor faced discrimination and bigotry at every turn. It was difficult to get to school without crutches, and she was bullied because she looked different. But through…
One of the most important challenges faced by development efforts around the globe, is the challenge of achieving climate resilience−and other development impacts−at scale. But what does this mean…
Human capital development is essential for sustained and inclusive growth. The wealth of modern nations depends not only on their natural resources: it also depends on their human resources.…
Four years ago, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) introduced free primary education, aware of the importance of developing human capital to support economic growth, transform the country,…
On my first visit to South Sudan – the world’s youngest nation - I am engaging with various stakeholders including the senior leadership, key government counterparts, development partners, the…
Tackling fragility and promoting integration in the Horn of Africa through ‘development diplomacy’
Time has not stood still since September 2019 when the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) began rolling out free primary schooling. Since then, while the world has forever changed due to the…
In a recent visit to South Sudan, we met with livestock herders as they were tending to their livestock in a cattle camp outside of Juba. One of the most memorable conversations was with a woman…