The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are so classified on the basis of their scores determined by the criteria of socio-economic development. Africa has 32 of the world’s 44 LDCs. Graduation from that category of countries signifies the progress that the countries have achieved in their development efforts. This paper discusses the LDCs, the challenges facing […]

Webinar Topic: Energy Transition in Africa: Leveraging Critical Minerals for Local Value Addition Register here Background and Rationale Africa is home to significant reserves of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, rare earth elements, and copper—minerals that are central to the global energy transition. As the world shifts toward cleaner energy technologies, demand […]