Foresight Africa Podcast

Foresight Africa podcast celebrates the dynamism and optimism across Africa and explores strategies for broadening the benefits of growth to all people in the region. Host Landry Signé, senior fellow in the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution, interviews policy experts and leaders from the public sector, private sector, and civil society on key trends affecting people and nations on the continent.

Why is democracy succeeding in Ghana? 09/17/2025

What the 80th UN General Assembly means for Africa 09/03/2025

Advancing digital inclusion in Africa 08/20/2025

Predicting a brighter future for Africa 08/06/2025

Namibia’s foreign minister on the transformative impact of trade and foreign policy for Africa’s development 07/23/2025

Population dividend, technological leapfrogging, and high growth rates signal opportunities for African economies 07/09/2025

Democratic resilience in Africa (and Kenya) takes many forms 06/25/2025

Partnerships elevate Africa’s development successes 06/11/2025

Meet African girls’ educational needs by listening to their experiences 05/28/2025

How the World Bank is advancing shared prosperity and jobs in Africa amid global economic uncertainty 05/14/2025

On site with leaders at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings 2025 05/07/2025

To reduce inequality in Nigeria, focus on jobs, laws, and cash 04/30/2025

Rethinking South-North cooperation across the Atlantic in a shifting global economy 04/16/2025

Why do some African countries perform better for their citizens than others? 04/02/2025

The African Continental Free Trade Area is a game changer for both African and global economies 03/19/2025

Nobel laureate in economics explains why African societies are ready for rapid economic development 03/05/2025

National Geographic Explorers discuss African filmmakers’ role in conservation, economic development, and storytelling for Africa 02/19/2025

New AGI Director Pierre Nguimkeu calls for a true African perspective in research and policy advice about Africa 02/05/2025

Introducing Season 4 of Foresight Africa podcast 01/22/2025

Advancing tech, innovation, and AI governance in Africa 10/16/2024

The promise of free trade and integration across Africa’s nations 10/02/2024

Why the climate crisis is a generational opportunity for Africa 09/18/2024

Angola’s innovative approach to managing debt distress 09/04/2024

What’s on the World Economic Forum’s agenda for Africa? 08/21/2024

Addressing public procurement barriers will empower women-owned businesses in Africa 08/07/2024

Shifting the narrative on AI in Africa 07/24/2024

A fairer credit rating system for African countries could save billions 07/10/2024

Expanding digital entrepreneurship in Africa 06/26/2024

African policymakers have the tools to make Africa globally competitive 06/12/2024

New trends in Africa-Asia economic relations 05/29/2024