Economic Growth & Trade

  • The Future of Global Development: Opportunities and Challenges

    The Future of Global Development: Opportunities and Challenges

    In an era of rapid globalization, the future of global development is being shaped by shifting economic power, technological transformation, and the urgent need for sustainability. At the Global Development & Investment Institute (GDII), we…

  • AfCFTA & African Trade: Transforming the Continent

    AfCFTA & African Trade: Transforming the Continent

    For centuries, Africa has been a vital hub of global trade, from the ancient trans-Saharan trade routes to the Swahili coast’s maritime commerce. Yet, in the modern era, the continent has struggled to integrate its…

  • Africa’s Industrial Future: Can It Become a Manufacturing Powerhouse?

    Africa’s Industrial Future: Can It Become a Manufacturing Powerhouse?

    Africa’s industrial future is at a turning point, with rapid economic growth, increased foreign investment, and a push for self-sufficient manufacturing. Across the continent, leaders are prioritizing industrialization as a key driver of economic transformation,…

  • Africa’s Natural Wealth: Can the Continent Take Control

    Africa’s Natural Wealth: Can the Continent Take Control

    Africa’s natural wealth is one of the most extensive and valuable on the planet, yet much of its resources remain under foreign control. Despite holding vast reserves of oil, minerals, and arable land, many African…

  • Africa’s Infrastructure Gap: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth

    Africa’s Infrastructure Gap: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth

    Infrastructure is the backbone of any economy, forming the foundation for trade, industrialization, and overall development. In Africa, however, the infrastructure gap remains one of the greatest obstacles to unlocking the continent’s full economic potential.…

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Kennan Wright

Mr. Wright holds a Master’s in International Relations and a Bachelor’s in Anthropology with a focus on human geography. He brings over a decade of experience in global development, specializing in African trade, policy, and strategic communications.

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