Afronomics
By World Bank Group
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Episodes: 15
Description
This occasional podcast series brings together development experts, academics and thought leaders, as well as public and private sector partners, to discuss trends that are impacting growth and development in Africa. Afronomics was started in 2017 and is now hosted by Andrew Dabalen, the World Bank Chief Economist for Africa. The series spans a wide range of topics from health and education to jobs, infrastructure, debt, and economic challenges and opportunities in Africa.
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The future of talent in Africa
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Mission 300: Powering Africa’s Future
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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How to build trust and capabilities for effective governance in Africa
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Should countries prioritize electricity access for families or firms in Africa?
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Pathways to Prosperity for Adolescent Girls in Africa
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Demystifying African Debt Featuring Carmen Reinhart, World Bank Group Chief Economist
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Africa’s Pulse: COVID-19 and the Future of Work in Africa
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May 11, 2021 |
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Learning from five decades of development in Africa Featuring KY Amoako, Founder and President of the African Center for Economic Transformation
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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Responses to COVID-19 in Africa: Lessons from Ethiopia featuring Dr. Arkebe Oqubay, Senior Minister and Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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The Role of Knowledge in Crisis featuring Mari Pangestu, Managing Director, World Bank
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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Coordinating Public Health Responses to COVID-19 feat. Dr. John Nkengasong, Director, Africa CDC
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May 21, 2020 |
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Africa’s Pulse: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Africa
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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Ten Years of Africa’s Progress
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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What will it take to accelerate poverty reduction in Africa?
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Feb 06, 2020 |
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The Future of Work in Africa: The Role of Social Protection
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Sep 24, 2019 |