In this week’s episode, we investigate the divergent experiences in African and Asia in terms of leadership and governance. Our guests are Jordan Ryan, former Vice President for Peace at the Carter Center, and Kingsley Moghalu, 2018 Nigerian presidential candidate. The authors of the book also weigh in on whether democracy can work in Africa.

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Episode three is all about Getting the Basics Right. We discuss the myth of “leapfrogging” and ask whether it is important that Africa follow the same steps as Asia in terms of Education and Agriculture. Featuring an interview with award-winning author Joe Studwell.

The Podcast is presented by Marie-Noelle Nwokolo and this episode features interviews with the book's authors; Dr Greg Mills and Emily van der Merwe.

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What is a national crisis and how can it be turned into an opportunity?

This episode looks at how Africa’s leaders have to adopt a similar sense of urgency as Asia does, if they are to ensure that their countries not only survive but prosper in the face of the huge demographic changes they face. Including interviews with former Prime Minister of Ethiopia and co-author Hailemariam Desalegn, and Zimbabwe's opposition leaders Nelson Chamisa and Tendai Biti, who know more than most about crisis, we explore how what might appear a disaster can be an opportunity for Africa's development.

To get your copy of 'The Asian Aspiration' pre-order here: https://theasianaspiration.com/pre-order/ and more information about The Brenthurst Foundation can be found here: http://thebrenthurstfoundation.org/

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To accompany the publication of The Asian Aspiration, we are proud to present Asian Aspiration - The Podcast.

Each episode will explore themes from the book with a range of guests including former President of Sierra Leone His Excellency Ernest Koroma, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia Hailemariam Desalegn, Mmusi Maimane, Tendai Biti, Joe Studwell, Ambassador Shu Zhan and many more.

Taking you through our research journey figuratively and literally, we hope by the end to have some answers to the question of Why Africa Should Emulate Asia, And How it Shouldn’t.

The Podcast is presented by Marie-Noelle Nwokolo and this episode features interviews with the book's authors; Dr Greg Mills and Emily van der Merwe.

To get your copy of 'The Asian Aspiration' pre-order here: https://theasianaspiration.com/pre-order/ and more information about The Brenthurst Foundation can be found here: http://thebrenthurstfoundation.org/

Finally, be sure to follow us on social media @BrenthurstF on Twitter, Brenthurst Foundation on Facebook and brenthurstfoundation on Instagram.