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Building a Sustainable Future in Africa.

Mukami Irungu JENA, advocates sustainable development and inclusive governance. It has highlighted six thematic areas in which attention is required for the continent to achieve sustainable development. a) Governance and Inclusive Political InvolvementGovernance and inclusive political involvement are essential for Africa’s long-term development. It is critical to guarantee that democratic procedures are transparent and accountable...

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Addressing Global Knowledge Inequalities. What is missing in Africa?

KEVIN OUKORESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYST- RETHINKING AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT Global knowledge inequalities are a significant challenge that many countries especially in the global south are facing today. It translates to the unequal distribution of knowledge and skills across different countries and regions . Knowledge is a fundamental tool for socioeconomic development , and access to it...

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Unraveling the Debt Crisis:The Rising Economic Threat in Impoverished Countries

FR. CHARLES B. CHILUFYA, S.J. In a startling revelation, an Associated Press (AP) analysis reportsthat a group of impoverished countries, heavily indebted to China,teeter precariously on the edge of economic collapse. Notablenations such as Pakistan, Kenya, Zambia, Laos, and Mongolia findthemselves ensnared in a seemingly inescapable web of foreignloans.In the shadow of China’s economic might,...

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Rethinking Africa Development Through a Knowledge Economy

Dear reader, Africa is a continent rich in natural resources, including minerals and raw materials that have been a significant source of revenue for many African countries. However, there is a growing need to shift towards developing a knowledge economy in Africa, one that is built on the foundation of knowledge, innovation, and technology. This...

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SDRs Are Not a Magic Wand! Put Them to Good Use

By Charlie B Chilufya, S.J. On 8th March 2022, JENA, through its affiliate member organisation, the Zimbabwe-based Jesuit NGO, Silveira House, met with the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee of the Zimbabwean Parliament in Harare to discuss some of the best ways African countries like Zimbabwe could employ to fully benefit from the recent Special...

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Webinar Announcement!!!

“Prepare the Future”: Unblocking Global Finance for Post-COVID-19 Recovery in Sub-Saharan Africa In order to sufficiently recover from the harsh impacts of the COVID-19 shock, reduce poverty, and build a healthier and more prosperous future for the continent, Sub-Saharan Africa needs massive financial resources. The continent needs resources to invest in vaccination and human capital...

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Special Drawing Rights: Salvation for African Countries in the face of increasing debts and COVID-19 induced economic crisis?

By Andebo Pax Pascal, Research and Advocacy Officer – Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network Africa (JENA) of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM). The Context The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted into a health, economic and social emergency since it blew into a global proportion in March 2020. While acknowledging that the overall impact...

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JENA’s Focus on Youth: Africa Regeneration Indaba for Young People

JENA’s Focus on Youth: Africa Regeneration Indaba for Young People   Charlie Chilufya, S.J.   In Africa, August is the Month of the Youth. It is a time to acknowledge the gift of young people especially in this continent that is predominantly young. The fourth Apostolic Preference of the Jesuits, call us Jesuits and our...

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Afronomicslaw Symposium: The Economy of Francesco: A Global South Perspective on Pope Francis’ Call for a More Inclusive Global Economy – Call for Blogs

From the beginning of his pontificate in 2013, Pope Francis has consistently issued a call to radically rethink the global financial order, to envision “a different kind of economy: one that brings life not death, one that is inclusive and not exclusive, humane and not dehumanizing, one that cares for the environment and does not...