AfriNEXT: A Celebration of African Creativity and Innovation

The Atlantic Council and DAI recently convened AfriNEXT: A Celebration of African Creativity and Innovation where luminaries from across Africa shared their perspectives on what lies ahead for the continent.

Regional Trade Bolsters Southern Africa’s Economic Outlook

Six years ago, USAID set out to dramatically increase regional trade in Southern Africa. Its partners in this ambitious endeavor were trade promotion service providers, trade and investment promotion agencies, and business membership organizations.

Adapting for Impact: How Last-Mile Agribusiness Models Evolved to Serve Refugees and Host Communities in Uganda

The SMILES project is encouraging companies to test and refine models suited to refugee contexts, demonstrating how adaptive business models can thrive in challenging environments through processes rooted in continuous listening and learning alongside the communities served.