On Wednesday, I attended the AFRICA Debate in London, where leaders including Ghana’s President Mahama and Nigeria’s Finance Minister discussed the future of development in Africa. Topics ranged from critical minerals and the energy transition to trade and investment. But how much of this is truly new? 

The Africa RED Index, presented by Arnold Ekpe, shows that real progress, beyond the talk, depends on infrastructure, finance, and effective execution. Professor Alim Abubakr also explains why Morocco and Egypt rank highest in structural readiness for development on the Index. This episode moves beyond the rhetoric to examine what Africa must do differently to achieve meaningful growth.

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