Africa's Middle-Class Motor finds growing evidence that a recent resurgence in the continent's economic well-being has … society. Oxford University economist Paul Collier discusses a crucial component of Africa's needed infrastructure: railways … reasons. But even as sub-Saharan African thrives, its largest and most important economy, South Africa, has had an anemic …

This paper examines how Africa can reposition itself to take full advantage of globalization—while minimizing the risks … in the process—to accelerate economic growth and reduce poverty. The paper highlights that Africa’s share of world trade … advanced countries has widened. The paper looks at why Africa has missed out so far on the benefits of globalization, and …