About this episode
Joe Studwell discusses the optimistic growth prospects for Africa despite current challenges.
It’s easy to be glum about a continent grappling with US tariffs, cuts to aid, and climate change. Yet Joe Studwell, author of ‘How Africa Works’, says the conditions for development are in place. In this episode of The Big View, he tells Peter Thal Larsen why he’s optimistic. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Peter Thal Larsen
Guest: Joe Studwell
Topics covered
- Africa
- growth prospects
- development
- climate change
- US tariffs
- aid cuts
Keywords
- Africa
- growth
- development
- climate change
- US tariffs
- aid
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Reuters
Books & works: How Africa Works
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