From economic recovery to women's empowerment, there are tremendous opportunities for Africa in the year ahead. 

Since the launch of Foresight Africa 2023 in January, our contributors have offered thought-provoking analysis on a variety of important topics, including agriculture, gender, climate, productivity, health care, education, and technology.

Explore the new Viewpoints below, join the conversation on Twitter with #ForesightAfrica, and be sure to check out season two of the Foresight Africa podcast.

Urban economic development in Nairobi

Kenya has made good progress creating jobs at the national level, but the capital city of Nairobi needs to do more to address youth unemployment and underemployment. This Viewpoint explores how the city can maximize its economic potential. 

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Bridging Nigeria's productivity gap

Nigeria's tradable services sector has the potential to improve incomes and raise overall productivity. To leverage its full potential, the government must design and implement national skills programs aimed at upskilling young Nigerians, Wilson Erumebor says.  

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Getting rice right in Liberia

Jeanine Milly Cooper, Liberia's minister of agriculture, shares how rice has shaped the country's contemporary history and how it drives food policy and planning.

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Confronting global inequalities to end AIDS

To end HIV and AIDS, inequalities must be tackled. UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima shares four practical measures that leaders can take. 

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Digital and social inclusion in Togo

Closing the gender gap in mobile phone access and use would directly contribute to the economic empowerment of women and girls, Togo's Digital Economy Minister Cina Lawson says. 

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The importance of STEM education

Ruth Kagia shares a critical first step to improve STEM education and explains how women with strong STEM skills can help address existential challenges on the continent. 

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More Foresight Africa Viewpoints

A recipe for Africa's transformation. A wealth of evidence shows that gender equity is essential for development. The African Center for Economic Transformation's Executive Vice President Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi discusses what it will take to turn this evidence into smart policies.

The compounding debt and climate crises. Sub-Saharan African countries are facing the twin challenges of rising debt levels and increasingly severe climate shocks. Gracelin Baskaran outlines recommendations to help manage these crises.

Nigeria: The antifragile state. To the surprise of some political analysts and economists around the world, Nigeria is not a failed state. Andrew Nevin, Uma Kymal, Peter Nigel Cameron, and Rufai Oseni explain why.

Staying the course in the DRC. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Minister of Finance Nicolas Kazadi provides an overview of the country's plan for inclusive and sustainable growth.