Economic Development Is Not Neutral: Understanding African Economies

Debates surrounding Africa’s economic development have spanned the field of development economics for decades. Different approaches and metrics have been used to explain the economic failures of these countries. This article argues that most metrics used to analyze African development pathways fail to address the underlying challenges and issues that need to be resolved.

Nigeria: A Rich Country That is Still Poor

Natural resources bring economic stability in a country. Not only do they bring economic stability, but they also need to be managed well and efficiently. This however has not been the case for Nigeria. Much of the downfall of Nigeria is caused by corruption which leads to poverty in the country.

Cambiamento Climatico: i Rischi Per Il XXI Secolo

Il nesso tra cambiamento climatico e sicurezza umana sta ricevendo sempre maggiore attenzione. I cambiamenti del clima infatti, con tutto ciò che comportano, sono in grado di amplificare tensioni e innescare nuove lotte, soprattutto a livello intercomunale. Come i fatti sfortunatamente provano, il continente africano ha già avuto modo di sperimentare tali effetti.