Mind the gap: financing Africa’s infrastructure

Africa needs $93 billion a year for the next 10 years to meet its infrastructure needs. A combination of public and private investments seems like the only solution, even if public-private partnerships have had a mixed record so far. Read the full article here. Published in The Africa Report, Oct-Nov 2010 Continue reading Mind the gap: financing Africa’s infrastructure

Out of sight, out of mind? Managing transboundary aquifers in Africa

Groundwater resources are invisible, yet they make up a substantial share of water resources in Africa. Managing them sustainably is technically difficult but essential, particularly when several countries are involved. Read the full story here. Published in The Africa Report. Continue reading Out of sight, out of mind? Managing transboundary aquifers in Africa

How to keep the lights on in China

Its willingness to find a solution to its massive power consumption has made China the green energy laboratory of the world. From traditional renewable sources such as wind and solar power to the more outlandish carbon capture and storage, China is leaving no stone unturned to secure supply. Read the full story here. Published in World Business. Continue reading How to keep the lights on in China