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NABA Perspectives: Africa in a Multipolar World - with Erik Solheim
On this episode of NABA Perspectives we speak with Erik Solheim, Norway's former Minister of International Development and Minister of the Environment, as well as former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.
We discuss Africa's role in an emerging multipolar world order, why the continent should not "choose sides" as it navigates a more complex and diverse international landscape, and why it could be the next Asia in global growth and development.
You can watch the video on our YouTube channel, or listen to the audio on Spotify.
NABA Perspectives: Zambia's road from recovery to success
On this episode of NABA Perspectives we speak to Chipokota Mwanawasa, Policy Advisor to the President of Zambia and Deputy Head of The Zambian President’s Delivery Unit, about the country's recent economic turnaround.
We explore what is driving Zambia's economic revival, and what the future holds for the country, which is fast becoming an important investment destination in Southern Africa.
NABA Perspectives: What’s driving Germany-Africa relations
On this episode of the NABA Perspectives podcast we discuss growing economic and diplomatic ties between Germany and African economies, and the opportunities for mutually beneficial investment, with Christoph Kannengießer, the CEO of Afrika-Verein.
NABA Perspectives: Why is Africa's power crisis so difficult to fix?
An estimated 567m people in sub-Saharan Africa have no access to power according to the UN, accounting for more than 80% of the global total. What is holding back electrification on the continent, and how can progress be accelerated? We discuss this critical challenge with Hitesh Kumbhat, Chief Financial Officer at Kalpataru Power Transmission Sweden, who argues that without a step change in policy, Africa's electrification crisis could be here for decades.
NABA Perspectives: Understanding Senegal's Constitutional Crisis
On this episode of NABA Perspectives we discuss the political crisis in Senegal, triggered by president Macky Sall's decision to postpone presidential elections originally scheduled to take place on February 25, 2024. Joining us to discuss the origins of the crisis, as well as its political and economic implications, is Martin Roberts, a principal analyst in Country Risk at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
NABA Perspectives: Development Finance in a Changing World
This week we speak with Tellef Thorleifsson, the CEO of Norway's Development Finance Institution Norfund. We discuss the implications of a changing global order for the world of development finance, and for engagement with Africa.
NABA Perspectives: West Africa's "Brexit"?
This week on NABA Perspectives we discuss the political, economic, and geopolitical implications of what is being dubbed "West Africa's Brexit" -the announcement by Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali that they intend to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Our guest is Alex Vines (https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/our-people/alex-vines), Research Director, and Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House.
NABA Perspectives: Tanzania - an East African success story?
On this episode of NABA Perspectives we discuss what's driving growth in Tanzania, how it can tackle economic headwinds, and why the country should be on the radar for investors. Our guests are Razia Khan, Head of Research for Africa, Middle East at Standard Chartered, and Sarah Baynton-Glen, Economist with Standard Chartered.
NABA Perspectives: Africa in a changing world order
This week we speak with Sanjeev Gupta, Board member and Executive Director, Financial Services, at the Africa Finance Corporation. We discuss why the world is increasingly looking to partner with Africa, and why this time 'could be for real' for its growth story.
NABA Perspectives: The Critical Minerals Race in Africa
NABA Perspectives is a new podcast from the Norwegian-African Business Association, where we look at the most important trends, issues, and events shaping the economic, business, and policy landscape in Africa.
In out first episode we discuss the Critical Minerals Race, and how African economies can leverage this to drive development and the green transition, with our guest Isabela Nyoka, Mining Finance Specialist at Ecobank Zimbabwe.
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Highlights from NABA Africa Outlook 2024
On February 29, 2024, NABA hosted its Africa Outlook 2024, bringing together experts in policy and business to discuss the key issues and trends shaping economy and business on the continent.
Highlights from NABA’s Tanzania-Norway Business Forum
On February 13, 2024, NABA Hosted the Tanzania-Norway Business Forum
Can COP 28 Reverse Africa’s Green Energy Decline?
Africa garners less than 3 percent of the world's carbon credit revenues, and less than 0,5 percent of the world’s solar investments. Can carbon markets be designed to support the Africa’s urgent energy transition?
Highlights from NABA’s Business Mission to Zambia
From October 25 - 27 NABA led a business mission to Zambia, focusing on opportunities for partnership in key sectors including energy, agriculture, and the critical minerals value chain
Introducing NABA Perspectives
We are happy to announce the launch of NABA Perspectives, our new podcast looking at key trends and issues shaping Africa’s business and policy landscape.
Olaniwun Ajayi LP, FSubsea, and EG Capital join the NABA community
We are proud to add three new members to the NABA community this month: Olaniwun Ajayi LP, FSubsea, and EG Capital.
Sahara Forest Project, TradEthiopia, Fairtrade Norge, and ROAM join the NABA community
We are proud to add four new members to the NABA community this month: Sahara Forest Project, TradEthiopia, Fairtrade Norge, and ROAM.
Delphos, PCM Holding, and Vibrantinvest join the NABA community
We are proud to add three new members to the NABA community this month: Delphos, PCM Holding, and Vibrantinvest.
Three new members of the the NABA Community
We are proud to present this month’s three new NABA Members: Agenda Risk, Produktif and Urban-A.
Key takeaways from NABA’s Africa Outlook 2023 series
Key takeaways from NABA’s Africa Outlook 2023 event series
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